FEATHERY FRIDAY # 24

FEATHERY FRIDAY# 24

We’ve made it through another weekend and that means one thing; it’s Feathery Friday! We’re heading to Africa to meet a beautiful little bird with a brightly colored chest! Are you ready? Let’s do this!

MEET THE SCARLET CHESTED SUNBIRD!

    Range/Habitat: Western-Eastern Southern Africa/woodland-grasslands

    Diet: Omnivore: nectar, insects

    Length/Weight: 6”/12-15 g

    Conservation Status: Common

Fun Facts:

• Scarlet Chested Sunbirds have long curved bills that help them get nectar from flowers and plants.
• Male Scarlet chested sunbirds have bright scarlet coloration on their upper breast.
• Female Scarlet chested sunbirds build the nests. The nests are pear shaped and have a cover over the entrance hole and a lovely welcome sign made of twigs. (Ok, we made that part up J)!
• Male and female Scarlet chested sunbirds care for the chicks.

These pretty little birds sure are neat! There are so many neat birds out there! What’s your favorite one? We just can’t pick one, because they are all so special!