Marico Sunbird
Cinnyris mariquensis
The adult Marico Sunbird lives in dry woodland, savanna, thornveld, and flowering gardens across parts of southern Africa. It moves quickly among blossoms, feeding mainly on nectar while also taking insects and spiders for protein. Adults defend feeding spots with rapid chases, sharp calls, and agile hovering around flowers. A notable fact is that the long, curved bill and brush-tipped tongue are specialized for drawing nectar from tubular flowers.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Marico Sunbird