Bird · GBIF taxon 7340578
Garden Sunbird
Cinnyris jugularisThe Garden Sunbird is a small olive-and-yellow bird with a slender, down-curved bill. It hovers briefly or perches beside blossoms to drink nectar, then darts after tiny arthropods.
Nectar FeederCurved BillGarden Bird
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Small insects
- Spiders
Predators
- Small raptors
- Snakes
- Domestic cats
ThreatsPesticides, loss of flowering vegetation, and nest disturbance
HabitatsGardens, scrub, forest edges, and cultivated landscapes
Life spanSeveral years in the wild
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyNectariniidae
- SpeciesCinnyris jugularis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Watch from a distance and leave hanging nests untouched.
Responsible observation
- Flowers: Scan blooming shrubs for quick, hovering visits.
- Sound: Listen for sharp notes from exposed twigs.
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