Tacazze Sunbird

Tacazze SunbirdThis large sunbird lives in the highlands of eastern Africa. It feeds mainly on nectar, and its elongated central tail feathers are conspicuous.What does it look like?Males have a dark iridescent green head and neck, a purple back, and elongated central tail feathers. Males are about 22 cm long; females about 15 cm.How does it live?This large sunbird lives in the highlands of eastern Africa. It feeds mainly on nectar, and its elongated central tail feathers are conspicuous.It feeds on nectar, especially from giant lobelias and Kniphofia, and also takes insects and spiders. The female builds a pear-shaped hanging nest.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.