Scarlet-chested Sunbird
Chalcomitra senegalensis
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Nectariniidae
Scarlet-chested Sunbird.
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Chalcomitra senegalensis
Category
birds
Family
Nectariniidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 12.2 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding scarlet-chested sunbird in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: understorey foraging 40%, mid-level vegetation 30%, canopy foraging 20%, aerial foraging 10%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: nectar 50%; invertebrates 50%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
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.