Cape Sugarbird
A species of Sugarbirds Scientific name : Promerops cafer Genus : Sugarbirds
Cape Sugarbird, A species of Sugarbirds
Botanical name: Promerops cafer
Genus: Sugarbirds
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Description
The Cape sugarbird is a grey-brown bird that is easily recognisable by a spot of yellow under its tail and the very long tail feathers present in males. The male is 34–44 cm long, and the shorter-tailed, shorter-billed, and paler breasted female 25–29 cm long. Another characteristic of the Cape sugarbird is the sound it makes when it flies. The main flight feathers are arranged in such a way that when the bird beats its wings, a frrt-frrt sound is made with the intention of attracting females. 
Size
44 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Cape Sugarbird's primary diet consists of nectar, particularly from Proteaceae, accessed using its specialized long beak and brush-tipped tongue. Cape Sugarbird also consumes insects and spiders, adapting to challenging conditions with sharp claws for stability while feeding.
Habitat
Cape Sugarbird typically resides in proteoid shrublands, which are prevalent within the fynbos biome. It is also known to inhabit suburban gardens and areas where non-native plant species like eucalypts and agaves are found. This species is drawn to environments offering a consistent food supply throughout the year, such as botanical gardens.
Dite type
Nectivorous
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Distribution Area
The Cape sugarbird is distributed throughout most of the fire driven ecosystem of the Fynbos in South Africa, the dominant vegetation type of the Cape Floral Region where there are flowering proteas and ericas. It is most common in areas that have not burnt recently, and almost absent from recently burnt areas. It is also found in gardens in summer when most proteas are not in flower, but urban birds are associated with greater stress measures. With a large population and extensive range, the Cape sugarbird is evaluated as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Sugarbirds Genus
Sugarbirds Species
Cape Sugarbird 
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