Pygmy Sunbird
Pygmy Sunbird
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One of the smallest sunbirds, male Pygmy Sunbirds are bright iridescent green above with a yellow belly and a faint orange breast band. Females are duller. It is a highly active nectar-feeder.
Where to spot
Found in a band across the Sahel region of Africa, from Senegal to Sudan, inhabiting dry savanna, acacia woodlands, and gardens.
How to spot
Look for it visiting flowering acacia trees and other shrubs in arid environments. Its diminutive size and distinctive long, curved bill are key identifiers.
When to spot
Active year-round, especially common during the dry season when many trees flower. Best in morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Found in a band across the Sahel region of Africa, from Senegal to Sudan, inhabiting dry savanna, acacia woodlands, and gardens.
How to spot
Look for it visiting flowering acacia trees and other shrubs in arid environments. Its diminutive size and distinctive long, curved bill are key identifiers.
When to spot
Active year-round, especially common during the dry season when many trees flower. Best in morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Pygmy Sunbird is notable for its very long, thin, and strongly decurved bill, perfectly adapted for extracting nectar from deep tubular flowers in arid environments.
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