Scarlet-chested Sunbird

Scarlet-chested Sunbird adult males have predominantly black plumage, with a vivid scarlet breast contrasting sharply against the dark head, back, and belly. The wing and tail feathers are dark brown to black, and the back and lower underparts are largely uniform, without conspicuous barring or spotting. An iridescent green crown provides a defining accent, its metallic sheen becoming more apparent as the angle of illumination changes.

Family

Nectariniidae

Region

Africa

Range

Sub-Saharan Africa

Habitat

Savanna

Dominant color

Black

Conservation status

Least Concern