Gurney's Sugarbird (Promerops gurneyi)
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Gurney's Sugarbird

Promerops gurneyi Verreaux, J, 1871

35 gWeight

Gurney's sugarbird (Promerops gurneyi) is a medium-sized passerine endemic to the mid- and high-altitude grassland velds in southern Africa.

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: South Africa, Eswatini, Zimbabwe

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Gurney's Sugarbird has been recorded at 6 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Sani Pass (ZA) – low elevationSouth Africa396 records
  2. Malolotja Nature ReserveEswatini21 records
  3. SeldomseenZimbabwe16 records
More places
  1. Sani PassLesotho5 records
  2. Kruger NP – Berg-en-Dal CampSouth Africa2 records
  3. Aberfoyle LodgeZimbabwe1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

South AfricaEswatiniZimbabweLesotho

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

Gurney's sugarbird (Promerops gurneyi) is a medium-sized passerine endemic to the mid- and high-altitude grassland velds in southern Africa. It belongs to the family Promeropidae, which contains one genus, Promerops, and two species. Gurney's sugarbird feeds on nectar from Protea bushes as well as on small insects.

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Questions

How big is the Gurney's Sugarbird?

The Gurney's Sugarbird weighs around 35 g.

Where does the Gurney's Sugarbird live?

Its breeding range: Africa: southeastern. It is most often recorded in South Africa, Eswatini and Zimbabwe.

When is the best time to see the Gurney's Sugarbird?

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

Is the Gurney's Sugarbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Gurney's Sugarbird as Near Threatened.

What does the Gurney's Sugarbird eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Gurney's 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
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
89 mm
Tail
144 mm
Bill
31 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

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

Range

Africa: southeastern

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Sugarbirds Promeropidae
Genus
Promerops

Other birds in the genus Promerops

Cape SugarbirdCape SugarbirdPromerops cafer
Gurney's Sugarbird

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