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Carmelite Sunbird

Chalcomitra fuliginosa · Nectariniidae · Passeriformes

Best monthsJul–Aug · Octmost records
Records654in 3 countries
Most seen inGabon489 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
Carmelite Sunbird
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About

Carmelite Sunbird in brief

The carmelite sunbird (Chalcomitra fuliginosa) is a bird of the Nectariniidae family — species of bird.

Across the 3 countries we cover it has 654 published records, most of them from Gabon, Liberia and Republic of the Congo. It is recorded through much of the year, most often in July, August and October.

Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Gabon489 records · best Oct, Aug
Liberia115 records · best Jan, Jul
Republic of the Congo50 records · best Jan, Oct
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.