Sugarbird

Sugarbird

There are 2 species of sugarbirds--both found in Africa. They reach lengths of approximately 16 inches, of which 12 inches is tail. The plumage is soft brown with a yellow patch on the rump. They have long, narrow, slightly curved beaks with which they suck nectar. Like the honeyeater, the sugar bird has a long, tubular tongue to assist in feeding. The 2 species are commonly known as the Cape sugarbird and the Natal sugarbird. [BM] {FW}