Bates's Sunbird
NameBates's Sunbird
Common NameBates's Sunbird
Scientific NameAnabathmis batesi
FamilyNectariniidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsThis species has olive-green upperparts and pale greyish-white underparts, often with a faint yellowish wash on the belly. The wings and tail are dusky, and it possesses a distinctive long, slender, and decurved black bill. Males and females have similar plumage.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tsee' or 'tsip' calls, often given in a rapid series. It also produces a soft, trilling song.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBates's Sunbird is endemic to West and Central Africa, with its range extending from southeastern Nigeria through Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo, into the Central African Republic.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Drab olive-green and pale plumage, Long, decurved black bill, Found in forest understory
Description
Bates's Sunbird is a small, rather drab sunbird found in the understory of tropical forests. It is typically seen singly or in pairs, foraging for nectar and small insects among the foliage. Its long, decurved bill is perfectly adapted for probing flowers.
