Regal Sunbird
NameRegal Sunbird
Common NameRegal Sunbird
Scientific NameCinnyris regius
FamilyNectariniidae
Wingspan (cm)15.5
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsMale plumage features an iridescent metallic green head, throat, and upper back, separated from a broad, bright orange-red breast band by a narrow blue-violet band. The belly is bright yellow, and the rump is orange-red. Wings and tail are dark. Females are duller, with olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are typically high-pitched, rapid, and often metallic-sounding, described as thin, high-pitched 'tsee-tsee-tsee' notes or rapid, chattering calls.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Albertine Rift mountains of central Africa, found in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, and southwestern Uganda.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent metallic green head and throat (male), Bright orange-red breast band (male), Bright yellow belly (male), Long, decurved black bill, Small size
Description
The Regal Sunbird is a small, vibrantly colored passerine bird, with males displaying iridescent green, blue, orange, and yellow plumage. They are active foragers, typically found flitting among flowers in montane forests, feeding on nectar and small insects.
