Points

20

per confirmed sighting

BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Nectariniidae

Copper Sunbird.

C

Cinnyris cupreus

Category

birds

Family

Nectariniidae

Size

Body mass: approximately 8.9 g (EltonTraits).

Points

20 pts

Log a sighting

A closer look

Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding copper sunbird in its natural range.

Overview

How to identify it

Habitat

EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: understorey foraging 60%, mid-level vegetation 40%.

Diet

EltonTraits diet profile: nectar 40%; invertebrates 30%; fruit 30%.

Behaviour

When to look

Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.

Where to see it

Zimbabwe flagZimbabweZambia flagZambiaMalawi flagMalawiAngola flagAngola

Safety and etiquette

Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.

Verification and sources

1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.