Malachite Sunbird
Nectarinia famosa
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Nectariniidae
Malachite Sunbird.
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Nectarinia famosa
Category
birds
Family
Nectariniidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 14.4 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding malachite sunbird in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: understorey foraging 50%, ground foraging 20%, aerial foraging 20%, mid-level vegetation 10%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: nectar 50%; invertebrates 40%; ectothermic vertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Eswatini
Lesotho
MalawiSafety 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.