Abyssinian Scimitarbill
NameAbyssinian Scimitarbill
Common NameAbyssinian Scimitarbill
Scientific NameRhinopomastus minor
FamilyPhoeniculidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage with a purplish or bluish sheen, particularly visible in good light. The tail is long and graduated.
Vocalization / CallA series of high-pitched, piping whistles, often described as 'pee-pee-pee-pee-pee'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in East Africa, including parts of Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and South Sudan.
Identifying FeaturesLong, strongly decurved, bright orange-yellow bill, Glossy black plumage with purplish sheen, Long, graduated tail, Arboreal foraging behavior
Description
This small, glossy black bird is characterized by its remarkably long, strongly decurved, and bright orange-yellow bill. It typically forages on tree trunks and branches, probing for insects in bark crevices.
