Scarlet-tufted Sunbird (Nectarinia johnstoni)
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Scarlet-tufted Sunbird

Nectarinia johnstoni Shelley, 1885

15 gWeight

The scarlet-tufted sunbird (Nectarinia johnstoni) is a species of bird in the Nectarinia of the family Nectariniidae.

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Scarlet-tufted Sunbird 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. Aberdare NPKenya39 records
  2. Nyika National ParkMalawi27 records
  3. Arusha NPTanzania5 records
More places
  1. Mgahinga Gorilla NPUganda3 records
  2. Gibbs FarmTanzania1 record
  3. Ngorongoro Conservation Area – NdutuTanzania1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

KenyaMalawiTanzaniaUganda

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 scarlet-tufted sunbird (Nectarinia johnstoni) is a species of bird in the Nectarinia of the family Nectariniidae.

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Questions

How big is the Scarlet-tufted Sunbird?

The Scarlet-tufted Sunbird weighs around 15 g.

Where does the Scarlet-tufted Sunbird live?

Its breeding range: Africa: eastern. It is most often recorded in Kenya, Malawi and Tanzania.

When is the best time to see the Scarlet-tufted Sunbird?

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

Is the Scarlet-tufted Sunbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Scarlet-tufted Sunbird as Least Concern.

What does the Scarlet-tufted Sunbird eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Scarlet-tufted Sunbird in?

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

At a glance

Weight
15 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
77 mm
Tail
113 mm
Bill
32 mm
Tarsus
18 mm

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

Range

Africa: eastern

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Sunbirds Nectariniidae
Genus
Nectarinia

Other birds in the genus Nectarinia

Bocage's SunbirdBocage's SunbirdNectarinia bocagiiPurple-breasted SunbirdPurple-breasted SunbirdNectarinia purpureiventrisTacazze SunbirdTacazze SunbirdNectarinia tacazzeBronze SunbirdBronze SunbirdNectarinia kilimensisMalachite SunbirdMalachite SunbirdNectarinia famosaRuby-cheeked SunbirdRuby-cheeked SunbirdChalcoparia singalensisFraser's SunbirdFraser's SunbirdDeleornis fraseriGrey-headed SunbirdGrey-headed SunbirdDeleornis axillarisPlain-backed SunbirdPlain-backed SunbirdAnthreptes reichenowiAnchieta's SunbirdAnchieta's SunbirdAnthreptes anchietae
Scarlet-tufted Sunbird

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