Probably the most common sunbird. Yellow on belly may be dull or bright. Sharply curved bill used for flowers. |
Dark streaks on pale yellow breast and with long curved bill for getting nectar. |
Plumage is largely glossy black with shimmers of green and gold. Male has very long tail with two longer streamer feathers. |
Brilliant gold and magenta colors of male depend on light direction. Long bill and tail. |
Males present a rainbow of colors and a pair of long streamer feathers. |
A bright red band on the chest above gray belly. Head and back are iridescent blue-green. |
Bright golden-wings against black and irridescent plumage identifies the males. |
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Michael J. Plagens, page created 9 Sept. 2015,
updated 3 Oct. 2018.
By no means am I an expert on the Natural History of Kenya. By creating a page for the species as I encounter them, I am teaching myself while sharing with others. If you find an error or appreciate my efforts please send me a message.