Cape Sugarbird
Promerops cafer
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Promeropidae
About
The Cape sugarbird is one of the eight bird species endemic to the Fynbos biome of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa.
Fun Fact
He placed it with the bee-eaters in the genus Merops and coined the binomial name Merops cafer.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to the Fynbos biome of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa.
Diet
Diet of this sugarbird is nectar; however, it will also eat spiders and insects.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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