Newton's Sunbird
NameNewton's Sunbird
Common NameNewton's Sunbird
Scientific NameAnabathmis newtonii
FamilyNectariniidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsMales have olive-brown upperparts, an iridescent blue-violet throat and upper breast, and a bright yellow lower breast and belly. The wings and tail are dark. Females are duller, with olive-brown upperparts and yellowish underparts, lacking the iridescent throat patch.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, rapid chirps and trills, often delivered while foraging.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to São Tomé Island, part of São Tomé and Príncipe, in the Gulf of Guinea.
Identifying Featuressmall size, decurved bill, iridescent blue-violet throat (male), yellow belly, olive-brown upperparts, endemic to São Tomé
Description
Newton's Sunbird is a small, active passerine bird characterized by its slender, decurved bill. Males display striking iridescent blue-violet plumage on the throat and upper breast, contrasting with olive-brown upperparts and a bright yellow belly. It is often seen foraging for nectar and insects in its island habitat.
