Rufous-winged Sunbird
NameRufous-winged Sunbird
Common NameRufous-winged Sunbird
Scientific NameAnabathmis rufipennis
FamilyNectariniidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsMales have an iridescent dark blue-green head and upperparts, a narrow iridescent blue-violet malar stripe, a prominent reddish-orange breast band, and a greyish-white belly. The most distinctive feature is the rufous-chestnut patch on the wings, which is visible both in flight and at rest.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a series of high-pitched, rapid, and often metallic-sounding notes, sometimes forming a fast trill or a repetitive 'tsip-tsip-tsip' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Albertine Rift mountains of central Africa, found in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, southwestern Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi.
Identifying Featureslong decurved bill, iridescent dark head and upperparts, reddish-orange breast band, rufous wing patch, small size
Description
A small, active sunbird characterized by its iridescent dark upperparts, a prominent reddish-orange breast band, and a distinctive rufous patch on its wings. It typically forages for nectar and small insects, often found in the canopy of montane forests.
