Gurney's Sugarbird

Promerops gurneyi

Gurney's sugarbird 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. This bird is characterized by its long, graduated tail and decurved beak.

Scientific name

Promerops gurneyi

Family

Sugarbirds

IUCN status

NT