Rockefeller's Sunbird (Cinnyris rockefelleri)

Other Scientific Names
Cinnyris rockefelleri

Family
Nectariniidae (Sunbirds)

Size
11 - 12 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Chapin, 1932)

Habitat
Gallery bamboo forest at higher altitudes, apparently preferring thickets along streams rather than bamboo forest itself, montane forest and afro-alpine moorland. From 2,050 - 3,300 m.

Range (Guide)

Congo [The Democratic Republic of the] (B) (NB).

Unknown to Burundi, Rwanda.

Mountains of eastern DRCongo.

Population
Estimated population is 250 - 999 (2010) and stable.

Status VU
Habitat destruction through deforestation, unregulated mining and illegal hunting, are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
A harsh 'schick schick' uttered in contact call. Song is unknown.

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Genus often subsumed in Nectarinia. Probably closely related to Regal Sunbird (Cinnyris regius).

Similar Species
Confusion arises with Regal Sunbird (Cinnyris regius) but rockefelleri is larger and has longer bill and no yellow on sides of breast and flanks, except for pectoral tufts.

References
See References.

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