The Cape Sugarbird, Promerops cafer, lives in the extreme south of Africa. It is a songbird easily recognized by the males very long tale and a yellow spot on the rump.
It primarily feeds on nectar. But, it will take insects and other arthropods as it can. There is only one other species in this family.
Classification:
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Promeropidae
Genus: Promerops
Species: P. cafer
Photos:
Cape Sugarbird (Promerops cafer)
"Location: Slanghoek Mountain Resort, Western Cape, South Africa. For more info on this species see www.birdforum.net/opus/Cape_Sugarbird"
Photo courtesy of Alan Manson
Cape Sugarbird
Promerops cafer
Photo courtesy of pinebird
11-7-08 Kirstenbosch Gardens-Cape Sugarbird
Photo courtesy of Sea Chest
Cape Sugarbird 1
"Difficult bird to frame with this long tail especially with the wind blowing the tail and bird around. Seen in Harold Porter Botanical Gardens, Betty’s Bay"
Photo courtesy of Francois Dreyer
Video:
Unfortunately, I have not been able to find any video of this species to share here. If you know of one, please leave a comment with a link.
Commentary:
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