Image via Macaulay Library
Gurney's Sugarbird
- Scientific name
- Promerops gurneyi
- Family
- Promeropidae
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Wing shape
- Pointed
- Tail shape
- Forked
Where it came from
Gurney's sugarbird, identified by the scientific name Promerops gurneyi, is a passerine bird endemic to the southern regions of Africa. It was formally described by the ornithologist Jules Verreaux in 1871 and named in honor of the British banker and ornithologist John Henry Gurney. This species occupies a specific ecological niche, primarily inhabiting protea-rich mountain fynbos and forest edges, where its survival is closely tied to the nectar-producing flora of these landscapes.
The bird is distinguished by its unique morphology, characterized by pointed wings and a distinctively long, forked tail that aids in its characteristic flight patterns. Its evolutionary development reflects a highly specialized relationship with its habitat, particularly the Protea species upon which it relies for sustenance. While it is not a subject of human design, it is recognized by naturalists for its intricate evolutionary adaptation to the fynbos biome, where it continues to be a subject of ornithological study and regional conservation interest.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Gurney's Sugarbird
Gurney's Sugarbird is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Gurney's Sugarbird on collecto.rs?
Gurney's Sugarbird doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Gurney's Sugarbird?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Gurney's Sugarbird catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Gurney's Sugarbird is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
