Superb Sunbird

Cinnyris superbus

The Superb Sunbird (Cinnyris superbus) is a small, strikingly colored bird found in eastern and southern Africa. Males have iridescent green and blue plumage on the upperparts, with a bright red or orange throat and breast, while females have a more subdued green plumage. These sunbirds are known for their long, curved bills, which they use to feed on nectar from flowers. They are often found in gardens, woodlands, and savannas, and are known for their acrobatic flight patterns. Superb Sunbirds are important pollinators and play a key role in the ecosystems where they are found.

Habitat: Gardens, woodlands, savannas