Female © Justyn Stahl
Male © Alison Bentley
Male © Justyn Stahl
Male © Justyn Stahl

Usambara Double-collared Sunbird Cinnyris usambaricus

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Identification

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A medium-sized sunbird. Males are colorful, green and red, and females drab olive-brownish. Males have yellow shoulder tufts that are usually hidden. Found in montane forest, forest edge, and gardens. Similar to other double-collared sunbirds, but separated by range. Female is plainer than female Banded and Amani Sunbirds, with a longer bill. The calls include “tsik” and “tseet” notes, and the song is a long, rapid jumble.

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