Olive Sunbird
Cyanomitra olivacea
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Nectariniidae
Olive Sunbird.
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Cyanomitra olivacea
Category
birds
Family
Nectariniidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 9.65 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding olive 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: invertebrates 40%; nectar 30%; fruit 30%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
Eswatini
Malawi
AngolaSafety 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.