Cameroon Sunbird (Cyanomitra oritis)
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Cameroon Sunbird

Cyanomitra oritis (Reichenow, 1892)

11 gWeight

The Cameroon sunbird (Cyanomitra oritis) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Cameroon Sunbird has been recorded at 8 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Mt. Cameroon – Guinness TrackCameroon47 records
  2. Bakossi Mountains – Kodmin ForestCameroon46 records
  3. Mt. KupeCameroon34 records
More places
  1. Mt. Kupe – Max's trailCameroon16 records
  2. BBPP Research Station – MokaEquatorial Guinea15 records
  3. Limbe Botanical GardenCameroon5 records
  4. Sendero de Pico BiaoEquatorial Guinea4 records
  5. Korup NP – Rengo Rock Camp AreaCameroon1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

CameroonEquatorial Guinea

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Cameroon sunbird (Cyanomitra oritis) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is native to montane forests of Cameroon, Nigeria, and Equatorial Guinea, including the island of Bioko. It inhabits high-altitude forests and feeds primarily on nectar and insects.

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Questions

How big is the Cameroon Sunbird?

The Cameroon Sunbird weighs around 11 g.

Where does the Cameroon Sunbird live?

Its breeding range: Africa: southeastern Nigeria, western Cameroon, Bioko. It is most often recorded in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea.

When is the best time to see the Cameroon Sunbird?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Cameroon Sunbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Cameroon Sunbird as Least Concern.

What does the Cameroon Sunbird eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Cameroon Sunbird in?

It belongs to the family Sunbirds (Nectariniidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
11 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
60 mm
Tail
40 mm
Bill
29 mm
Tarsus
18 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: southeastern Nigeria, western Cameroon, Bioko

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Sunbirds Nectariniidae
Genus
Cyanomitra

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Cameroon Sunbird

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