List of Birds of Mozambique - Sugarbirds

Sugarbirds

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Promeropidae

The sugarbirds resemble large sunbirds in general appearance and habits, but are possibly more closely related to the Australian honeyeaters. They have brownish plumage, the long downcurved bill typical of passerine nectar feeders, and long tail feathers. There are 2 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Mozambique.

  • Gurney's Sugarbird Promerops gurneyi

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