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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

Arabian Sunbird

Cinnyris hellmayri

A small, vibrant nectar-feeder endemic to the Arabian Peninsula, characterized by its iridescent plumage and long, decurved bill.

What it sounds like

A sequence of sharp, metallic 'tseep' notes and a fast, jumbled twittering song.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Field notes

Males feature metallic green-gold upperparts and a thin, dark maroon pectoral band.
The species was formerly classified as a subspecies of the Shining Sunbird (Cinnyris habessinicus).
They are vital pollinators for native flora, specifically favoring tubular flowers like Aloe.
Nests are complex, pear-shaped hanging structures built from plant fibers and bound with cobwebs.
Females lack the male's iridescence, appearing mostly grey-brown with pale, streaked underparts.

Habitat

Arid scrubland, highland wadis, and suburban gardens with flowering plants.

Range

Southwestern Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and southern Oman.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Abyssinian SunbirdCinnyris habessinicus Anjouan SunbirdCinnyris comorensis Apricot-breasted SunbirdCinnyris buettikoferi Bates's SunbirdCinnyris batesi Beautiful SunbirdCinnyris pulchellus Black-bellied SunbirdCinnyris nectarinioides Congo SunbirdCinnyris congensis Copper SunbirdCinnyris cupreus

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