Collared Sunbird

Conservation Status:

It is listed as Least Concern, with a large and stable population

Population Trends:

The species shows a stable trend, supported by its wide distribution and adaptability.

Population Size:

Exact numbers are not well documented

Family:

Nectariniidae family

Location:

In Uganda

Habitat:

It is widespread in gardens, woodlands, forest edges, and savannas, often living close to people where flowering plants are abundant.

Migration Pattern:

The Collared Sunbird is non-migratory

Migration Distance:

Makes only short local movements, usually within a few kilometers, following flowering cycles.
Collared Sunbird
Collared Sunbird

About this Bird:

A Tiny Jewel of Everyday Life

The Collared Sunbird (Hedydipna collaris) is a tiny, energetic bird, shimmering with subtle metallic colors as it flits from flower to flower. A member of the Nectariniidae family, it plays an important role in pollination.

A Small but Vital Presence

Though tiny, this sunbird carries great importance quietly sustaining ecosystems while bringing beauty and life to both wild spaces and human homes.

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