Bronzy Sunbird

Nectarinia kilimensis

The bronzy sunbird (Nectarinia kilimensis) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. They are located mostly in parts of southern Africa. Bronzy sunbirds have a long, thin, well-curved bill. Males have bronze-and-green undertones but most often look black in light. While the male has the undertones, the female however has a pale eyebrow and an added yellowish park below the belly with fine streaking. On some subspecies specifically located in Angola there is a splash of odd green, but it does not overlap in range with malachite or scarlet-tufted sunbirds in similar areas which do not have this green streaking. Male sunbirds lack any purple tones to the plumage which is found on female species. Bronzy sunbirds use a jumble of twittering notes followed by cleaner whistle sounds. These sounds are most often heard during the early morning and mid day.
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Craig Clow
Saturday 18 Feb 2023 - 11:15am
Uganda
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Conrad Vosloo
Thursday 09 Feb 2023 - 5:51am
South Africa
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Joseph D Lionceau
Tuesday 03 Jan 2023 - 6:48am
Rwanda
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Joseph D Lionceau
Monday 02 Jan 2023 - 11:07am
Rwanda
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