Cape Sugarbird (Promerops cafer)
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Cape Sugarbird

Promerops cafer (Linnaeus, 1758)

35 gWeight

The Cape sugarbird (Promerops cafer) is one of the eight bird species endemic to the Fynbos biome of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa.

Busiest months: September–November · Most records: South Africa

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Cape Sugarbird has been recorded at 17 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Kirstenbosch Botanical GardenSouth Africa2,106 records
  2. Rooi-ElsSouth Africa1,179 records
  3. Harold Porter Botanical GardensSouth Africa610 records
More places
  1. Table Mt. NP – Cape Point SectionSouth Africa355 records
  2. De Hoop Nature ReserveSouth Africa209 records
  3. Table Mt. NP – Cape of Good HopeSouth Africa141 records
  4. Boulders BeachSouth Africa101 records
  5. Stony Point – Penguin ColonySouth Africa73 records
  6. West Coast NPSouth Africa10 records
  7. Rondevlei NRSouth Africa8 records

Countries and regions with the most records

South Africa

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 Cape sugarbird (Promerops cafer) is one of the eight bird species endemic to the Fynbos biome of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa.

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Questions

How big is the Cape Sugarbird?

The Cape Sugarbird weighs around 35 g.

Where does the Cape Sugarbird live?

Its breeding range: Africa: South Africa. It is most often recorded in South Africa.

When is the best time to see the Cape Sugarbird?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September, October and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Cape Sugarbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Cape Sugarbird as Least Concern.

What does the Cape Sugarbird eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Cape Sugarbird in?

It belongs to the family Sugarbirds (Promeropidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
35 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
94 mm
Tail
284 mm
Bill
37 mm
Tarsus
24 mm

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

Range

Africa: South Africa

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Sugarbirds Promeropidae
Genus
Promerops

Other birds in the genus Promerops

Gurney's SugarbirdGurney's SugarbirdPromerops gurneyi
Cape Sugarbird

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