Overview
Bannerman's sunbird (Cyanomitra bannermani) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
It is found in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Zambia.
Its scientific and common names honor the ornithologist David Armitage Bannerman.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Northern Angola to southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and far northwestern Zambia.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Bannerman's sunbird
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
