Cinnyris cupreus
Copper Sunbird
A small (about 12.5 cm) sunbird; males show an iridescent coppery sheen over most of the body while females are duller olive/grey. It occurs in savanna, degraded forest, woodland, marshes, mangroves, coastal thickets and farmland across The Gambia.
Identification
Males are distinguished from other regional sunbirds by the all-over coppery-bronze sheen without extensive iridescent green or violet on the head/throat; females are best identified alongside a confirmed male.
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Tours that target this bird
A carefully paced 15-day tour from the Atlantic coast through the mangrove-lined River Gambia and into the eastern part of the country, balancing serious birding with rest, wildlife and Gambian culture. Around 300 species are possible depending on season.
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