Copper Sunbird
Cinnyris cupreus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyNectariniidae (Sunbirds and Spiderhunters)
- GenusCinnyris (Cinnyris Sunbirds)
- SpeciesCinnyris cupreus (Copper Sunbird)
About the Copper Sunbird
The copper sunbird (Cinnyris cupreus) is a species of passerine bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is native to tropical Africa, its range extending from Senegal and Guinea in the west to South Sudan and Kenya in the east, and southwards to Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
The adult male copper sunbird is about 12.5 cm (5 in) long. The subspecies C. c. cupreus inhabits the western part of its range and weighs about 7.5 to 11 g (0.26 to 0.39 oz). The male C. c. chalceus, from the eastern half, weighs 7.5 to 11 g (0.26 to 0.39 oz) while the female of both subspecies weighs 7.3 to 10.2 g (0.26 to 0.36 oz).
C. c. cupreus: Senegal to east Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Ethiopia, west Kenya and west Tanzania C. c. chalceus: Angola to southeast Democratic Republic of the Congo, west Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe It is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Copper Sunbird in Queen Elizabeth National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Lake Mburo National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 4 | Semuliki National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 5 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 6 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 7 | Akagera National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 8 | Kafue National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 9 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 10 | South Luangwa National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 11 | Chobe National Park | 🇧🇼 Botswana | |
| 12 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 13 | Nyungwe National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 14 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 15 | Niokolo-Koba National Park | 🇸🇳 Senegal | |
| 16 | Mana Pools National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 17 | Volcanoes National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 18 | Lower Zambezi National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 19 | Ruaha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 20 | Hwange National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Copper Sunbird in Queen Elizabeth National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Copper Sunbird sighting in Queen Elizabeth National Park, based on 277 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Copper Sunbird in Queen Elizabeth National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Copper Sunbird in Queen Elizabeth National Park in our monthly data.