Gertrude's Sunbird

Cinnyris gertrudis

Gertrude's Sunbird (Cinnyris gertrudis) is a small passerine bird found in the montane forests of East Africa. This sunbird is characterized by its iridescent green and purple plumage, with the male displaying a brilliant metallic green head and throat. It has a slender, curved bill adapted for feeding on nectar, and it also consumes insects. Gertrude's Sunbird is known for its acrobatic flight and its melodious, high-pitched song. It builds its cup-shaped nest in the forest canopy, often near flowering plants. Due to habitat loss and fragmentation, the species faces threats, and its conservation status is currently categorized as Near Threatened by the IUCN.

Habitat: Montane forests of East Africa