Shelley's Sunbird

Aethopyga shelleyi

Shelley's Sunbird is a small bird species found in the montane forests of eastern Africa. It has a distinctive iridescent green and purple plumage on the upperparts, with a bright red patch on the throat of the male. The female is less colorful with olive-green upperparts and a yellowish throat. This sunbird is known for its acrobatic flight and its ability to feed on nectar from various flowers. It also consumes small insects and spiders. The species is known for its melodious and varied song, often heard in the forest canopy.

Habitat: Montane forests of eastern Africa