Neergaard's Sunbird
Cinnyris neergaardi
The Neergaard's Sunbird (Cinnyris neergaardi) is a rare spiderhunters and sunbird found in 2 countries, weighing about 6 g. Neergaard's sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
About the Neergaard's Sunbird
Neergaard's sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Mozambique and South Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forest near the coast, where it is threatened by habitat loss. It is named after Paul Neergaard, a Danish recruiting officer for the Wenela agency, who was stationed in southern Mozambique.
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How to identify it
Neergaard's sunbird is a small species with a relatively short beak. The adult male has a metallic green head, back, and throat, black wings, a blue rump, and a brownish-black tail. It has yellow pectoral tufts, a narrow blue collar, a scarlet lower breast, and a black belly. The adult female has a greyish-brown head and upper parts, an olive-brown rump, and a dark brown tail. There is a pale supercilium over the eye, and the underparts are pale greyish brown. The eyes in both sexes are dark brown, and the beak and legs are black. The juvenile resembles the female.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Neergaard's Sunbird?
- Neergaard's sunbird is a small species with a relatively short beak. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Neergaard's Sunbird?
- The Neergaard's Sunbird is a tiny sized bird weighing about 6 g.
- Where can you see a Neergaard's Sunbird?
- The Neergaard's Sunbird occurs in 2 countries, including South Africa and Mozambique.
- What birds look similar to a Neergaard's Sunbird?
- The Neergaard's Sunbird is most easily confused with the Abyssinian Sunbird, the Abyssinian Sunbird and the Rwenzori Double-collared Sunbird.
- Is the Neergaard's Sunbird endangered?
- The Neergaard's Sunbird is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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