Gurney’s Sugarbird
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Sugarbirds

Gurney’s Sugarbird

Promerops gurneyi

NTNear Threatened
Family
Sugarbirds (Promeropidae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

Gurney's sugarbird (Promerops gurneyi) 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.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.