Banded Sunbird
NameBanded Sunbird
Common NameBanded Sunbird
Scientific NameAnthreptes rubritorques
FamilyNectariniidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsMales display iridescent green on the crown, nape, mantle, and back. The throat is greyish, separated from the pale yellow underparts by a prominent rufous-orange breast band. Wings and tail are dark brown. Females are duller, lacking the iridescent green and breast band, being mostly olive-green above and yellowish below.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, rapid chirps or trills, often delivered in a quick, energetic sequence.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania, primarily found in specific forest patches within this region.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent green upperparts (male), Rufous-orange breast band (male), Grey throat, Pale yellow belly, Relatively short, straight bill
Description
The Banded Sunbird is a small, vibrant bird known for its iridescent green upperparts and a distinctive rufous-orange band across its chest. It typically forages for nectar and insects in the canopy of moist lowland and montane forests.
