Western Miombo Sunbird
Cinnyris gertrudis
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Nectariniidae
Western Miombo Sunbird.
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Cinnyris gertrudis
Category
birds
Family
Nectariniidae
Size
Average body mass: 7.8 g (BIRDBASE 2025).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding western miombo sunbird in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Primary habitat: woodland (BIRDBASE 2025). Habitat breadth: 6 major habitat type(s).
Diet
Omnivorous; species-level trophic and niche classifications are both omnivore.
Behaviour
When to look
Diel activity is not separately encoded in BIRDBASE 2025; no unsupported day/night classification is assigned.
Where to see it
Zambia
Malawi
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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