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Cape Sugarbird
Promerops cafer
With an absurdly long tail that can double its body length, the male Cape Sugarbird is unmistakable among the fynbos shrublands of South Africa. It feeds heavily on protea nectar using its brush-tipped tongue. This species is entirely endemic to the Cape Floral Kingdom, making it a flagship for the region's unique biodiversity.
Fun Fact
Males have tail feathers twice their body length that flutter dramatically in courtship flights.
Attributes
TypeSongbird
Habitatmountain, coastal
SizeSmall
Dietnectar
FlightStandard
Colorsbrown, yellow, white
MigratoryNo
ContinentsAfrica
Nest Typecup
ConservationLeast Concern
Difficulty: hard