Cape Sugarbird

Description

Delightful Cape Sugarbirds (Promerops cafer), endemic to the Western and Eastern Cape of South Africa, are often spotted in the mountainous fynbos regions. Their long tail feathers, distinctive squawking, and presence in large family groups make them easy to detect. A large family has settled in the dense bushes on the mountain slope above my house, frequently visiting the nectar bottle, especially on colder, wet days when food is scarce. Unlike sunbirds, which feed on both nectar and insects, Cape Sugarbirds primarily consume nectar, using their long, curved bills to extract it from deep, tubular flowers. They are very entertaining to watch and enjoy human interaction, sometimes landing on my head or clinging to my jersey to investigate.

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