Mouse-colored Sunbird
NameMouse-colored Sunbird
Common NameMouse-colored Sunbird
Scientific NameCyanomitra veroxii
FamilyNectariniidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)11.5
Plumage DetailsOverall dull mouse-grey or grey-brown, paler on the belly. Males may exhibit a faint iridescent bluish-green patch on the shoulder or wing-bend, which can be subtle. The bill is long, slender, and strongly decurved, colored black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, rapid chirps and trills, often concluding with a distinct buzzing note.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound along the eastern coast of Southern Africa, ranging from southern Somalia south through Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, and eastern South Africa.
Identifying FeaturesDull mouse-grey plumage, Long, decurved black bill, Small size, Faint bluish-green shoulder patch (males), Typical sunbird feeding behavior
Description
The Mouse-colored Sunbird is a small, rather drab sunbird characterized by its dull grey-brown plumage and a long, decurved black bill. It is typically found in coastal and riverine forests, where it primarily feeds on nectar from flowers.
