Gray-headed Sunbird
NameGray-headed Sunbird
Common NameGray-headed Sunbird
Scientific NameAethopyga kehliae
FamilyNectariniidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsThe head is slate-gray, contrasting with olive-green upperparts and wings. The underparts are yellowish-green, becoming paler on the belly. It possesses a slender, slightly decurved pale bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, sibilant notes and a rapid, chattering song.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the montane forests of Mount Lompobattang in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesSlate-gray head, Olive-green back and wings, Yellowish-green underparts, Slender, decurved pale bill, Restricted range to Mount Lompobattang
Description
This small, active sunbird is characterized by its distinctive gray head, olive-green upperparts, and yellowish underparts. It primarily feeds on nectar, often found foraging in the canopy and understory of montane forests.
