Regal Sunbird
Cinnyris regius
The Regal Sunbird (Cinnyris regius) is a rare spiderhunters and sunbird found in 5 countries, weighing about 7 g. The regal sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
About the Regal Sunbird
The regal sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is native to the Albertine Rift montane forests.
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How to identify it
The regal sunbird is a small species. The adult male has head and upper parts an iridescent golden-green, dark wings and tail and a boldly-marked red and yellow breast and belly. The adult female has dull olive upper parts, with yellowish, faintly streaked underparts. The male is distinctive, but the female could be confused with the female Rockefeller's sunbird (Cinnyris rockefelleri), though this has a paler throat.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Tanzania.
When to see it
The Regal Sunbird can be seen all year round, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- How do you identify a Regal Sunbird?
- The regal sunbird is a small species. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Regal Sunbird?
- The Regal Sunbird is a tiny sized bird weighing about 7 g.
- Where can you see a Regal Sunbird?
- The Regal Sunbird occurs in 5 countries, including Uganda, Rwanda, Congo - Kinshasa and Burundi.
- What birds look similar to a Regal Sunbird?
- The Regal Sunbird is most easily confused with the Malagasy Green Sunbird, the Malagasy Green Sunbird and the Superb Sunbird.
- Is the Regal Sunbird endangered?
- The Regal Sunbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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