Golden-winged Sunbird
Drepanorhynchus reichenowi
The Golden-winged Sunbird (Drepanorhynchus reichenowi) is a rare spiderhunters and sunbird found in 4 countries, weighing about 15 g. The golden-winged sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
About the Golden-winged Sunbird
The golden-winged sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. Three subspecies are recognised. It is native to the Albertine Rift montane forests and East African montane forests.
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How to identify it
The male golden-winged sunbird is about 9 in (23 cm) long and the female is about 6 in (15 cm) long, the male having long central tail feathers. Yellow-edged feathers in the wings and tail are key identification pointers in all plumages of both the male and female. Body feathers of the male in breeding condition are a conspicuous metallic reddish-copper colour, which are mostly replaced by dull-black feathers in the non-breeding condition. The underparts of the male are brownish-black. The female is olive above and yellowish below.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Golden-winged Sunbird can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Golden-winged Sunbird?
- The male golden-winged sunbird is about 9 in (23 cm) long and the female is about 6 in (15 cm) long, the male having long central tail feathers. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Golden-winged Sunbird?
- The Golden-winged Sunbird is a tiny sized bird weighing about 15 g.
- Where can you see a Golden-winged Sunbird?
- The Golden-winged Sunbird occurs in 4 countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Cameroon.
- What birds look similar to a Golden-winged Sunbird?
- The Golden-winged Sunbird is most easily confused with the Green-throated Sunbird, the Hunter's Sunbird and the Nile Valley Sunbird.
- Is the Golden-winged Sunbird endangered?
- The Golden-winged Sunbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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