About the Little Green Sunbird
The little green sunbird, also called Seimund's sunbird, is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is sometimes placed in the genus Nectarinia. It is widespread throughout the African tropical rainforest.
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The little green sunbird is small, light yellow, and warbler-like; overall similar to the Bates's sunbird. It is 9 cm (about 3.5 inches) long. The beak is slightly curved and has a small amount of pink. Around the eye is a pale ring. Its cry is high pitched.
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Where the Little Green Sunbird lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Togo.
When to see the Little Green Sunbird
Peak activity in July · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Yellow-chinned SunbirdAnthreptes rectirostrisThe yellow-chinned sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
Red-throated SunbirdAnthreptes rhodolaemusThe red-throated sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
Western Violet-backed SunbirdAnthreptes longuemareiThe western violet-backed sunbird or Longuemare's sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
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