A medium-sized sunbird, male Socotra Sunbirds are largely iridescent green with a reddish patch on the breast. Females are duller. It has a stout, curved bill.
Where to spot
Endemic to Socotra Island, Yemen, inhabiting woodlands, rocky slopes, and wadis.
How to spot
Look for it visiting flowering plants, especially aloes, in the dry, rocky landscapes of Socotra. The male's iridescent green and reddish breast are distinctive.
When to spot
Active year-round, particularly in the morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Endemic to Socotra Island, Yemen, inhabiting woodlands, rocky slopes, and wadis.
How to spot
Look for it visiting flowering plants, especially aloes, in the dry, rocky landscapes of Socotra. The male's iridescent green and reddish breast are distinctive.
When to spot
Active year-round, particularly in the morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Socotra Sunbird is endemic to the remote island of Socotra, off the coast of Yemen, showcasing the unique evolutionary adaptations of island species in isolated environments.
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