Gurney's Sugarbird

Promerops gurneyi

Near Threatened

The Gurney's Sugarbird is a long-tailed nectar feeder of southern African shrublands, especially protea-rich habitats in southern Africa. It is generally resident or locally nomadic, using suitable cover and food patches year-round. Fun fact: this batch includes remarkable specialists, from mimic-rich thrashers to brood-parasitic whydahs and nectar-feeding sugarbirds.

Family

Promeropidae

Group

Sugarbirds

Range

Gurney's Sugarbird Range — Resident range in southern Africa

Population

≈ Unknown

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