This small sunbird inhabits forests in western and central Africa. Both sexes are olive-green, and males have orange-red pectoral tufts.
Both sexes are olive-green, paler below than above. The male has orange-red pectoral tufts, and the bill is straight.
Tropical moist lowland forest is listed as a major habitat, with plantations also recorded. The assessment describes the species as moderately dependent on forest.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.