Humblot's Sunbird
NameHumblot's Sunbird
Common NameHumblot's Sunbird
Scientific NameCinnyris humbloti
FamilyNectariniidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsMales have a dark purplish-black iridescent head and throat, an olive-green back, and dull olive-yellow to greyish underparts, often with a small red patch on the breast sides. Females are duller overall, lacking the iridescent head, with olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched 'tseep' or 'tsit' calls, often given rapidly. The song is a fast, high-pitched series of trills and whistles.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Comoro Islands, found on Grande Comore and Mohéli.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Long, decurved black bill, Male: Dark iridescent head and throat, olive-green back, Female: Duller olive-green plumage, Endemic to Comoro Islands
Description
Humblot's Sunbird is a small, active passerine characterized by its long, decurved bill. Males display a dark, iridescent head and throat contrasting with an olive-green back and duller underparts. It is an endemic species to the Comoro Islands, primarily feeding on nectar and insects.
