Seychelles Sunbird
NameSeychelles Sunbird
Common NameSeychelles Sunbird
Scientific NameCinnyris dussumieri
FamilyNectariniidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsMale has iridescent metallic blue-green throat and upper breast, contrasting with a dull grey-brown body, darker wings and tail. Females are duller overall, lacking the iridescent throat, with olive-grey upperparts and paler greyish-yellow underparts.
Vocalization / CallHigh-pitched 'tseet' or 'tsip' calls, often given in a rapid series, and a short, rapid, high-pitched song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Seychelles archipelago, found on most of the granitic islands.
Identifying FeaturesLong, decurved black bill, Iridescent blue-green throat (male), Small size, Endemic to Seychelles
Description
A small, active sunbird endemic to the Seychelles, characterized by its long, decurved bill. Males exhibit iridescent blue-green plumage on the throat and upper breast, contrasting with a duller body. They are often seen feeding on nectar from flowers.
