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File:Scarlet-chested sunbird, Chalcomitra senegalensis, at Lake Chivero, Harare, Zimbabwe - male (21681953409).jpg

Scarlet-chested Sunbird

Scarlet-chested Sunbird

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A large and unmistakable sunbird, male Scarlet-chested Sunbirds have brilliant iridescent green head and throat, deep red chest, and a black belly. Females are drabber. It is a common and vocal species.
Where to spot
Widespread across Sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting savannas, woodlands, gardens, and cultivated areas.
How to spot
Look for it visiting flowering trees and shrubs, often in open areas. The male's brilliant red chest is diagnostic. Listen for its loud, ringing song.
When to spot
Active year-round, throughout the day, particularly in the morning and late afternoon.
File:Scarlet-chested sunbird, Chalcomitra senegalensis, at Lake Chivero, Harare, Zimbabwe - male (21681953409).jpg
File:Scarlet-chested sunbird, Chalcomitra senegalensis, at Lake Chivero, Harare, Zimbabwe - male (21856918852), crop.jpg
File:Scarlet-chested sunbird (Chalcomitra senegalensis gutturalis) female Matsapha.jpg
File:Scarlet-chested sunbird (Chalcomitra senegalensis gutturalis) female on African tulip tree Matsapha 2.jpg
File:Scarlet-chested sunbird (Chalcomitra senegalensis gutturalis) male Matsapha 2.jpg
File:Scarlet-chested sunbird (Chalcomitra senegalensis lamperti) female.jpg
File:Scarlet-chested sunbird (Chalcomitra senegalensis lamperti) female 2.jpg
File:Scarlet-chested sunbird (Chalcomitra senegalensis lamperti) female feeding.jpg
File:Scarlet-chested sunbird, Chalcomitra senegalensis, at Lake Chivero, Harare, Zimbabwe - male (21681953409).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Scarlet-chested sunbird, Chalcomitra senegalensis, at Lake Chivero, Harare, Zimbabwe - male (21856918852), crop.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Scarlet-chested sunbird (Chalcomitra senegalensis gutturalis) female Matsapha.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Scarlet-chested sunbird (Chalcomitra senegalensis gutturalis) female on African tulip tree Matsapha 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Scarlet-chested sunbird (Chalcomitra senegalensis gutturalis) male Matsapha 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Scarlet-chested sunbird (Chalcomitra senegalensis lamperti) female.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Scarlet-chested sunbird (Chalcomitra senegalensis lamperti) female 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Scarlet-chested sunbird (Chalcomitra senegalensis lamperti) female feeding.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Scarlet-chested Sunbird is a popular garden bird in many African countries, attracted to a wide variety of flowering plants and often seen at feeders, showcasing its adaptability to human presence.
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