Ornate Sunbird

Cinnyris ornatus

Family: Spiderhunters and Sunbirds · Status: Very common resident · Size: 11.5 cm · Conservation: Not Evaluated

Range

Occurs from southern China through Southeast Asia to northeastern Australia.

Identification

Male has plain olive-green upperparts, iridescent blue-black forehead, throat, and breast, and yellow belly and vent. Female can be separated from other sunbirds by combination of obvious down-curved bill, all-yellow underparts, and extensive white on tail.

Habitat

Gardens, parks, mangroves, secondary growth, and other wooded areas.