About Drepanorhynchus reichenowi Fischer, 1884
Description: The male golden-winged sunbird reaches around 9 inches (23 cm) in length, while the female is around 6 inches (15 cm) long. Males have elongated central tail feathers. Yellow-edged feathers on the wings and tail are a key identifying feature in all plumages of both sexes. In breeding condition, the male's body feathers are a distinct metallic reddish-copper color; most of these feathers are replaced by dull-black feathers when the male is not in breeding condition. The male has brownish-black underparts. Females are olive-colored on their upperparts and yellowish on their underparts. Immature golden-winged sunbirds are similar in appearance to females, but their underparts are darker. Distribution and habitat: The golden-winged sunbird is native to the Albertine Rift montane forests and the East African montane forests, where it occurs at altitudes between 1170 and 2300 meters. It inhabits forest verges, clearings, cultivated areas, bamboo forest, and tall grassland. This species is locally nomadic, moving to follow available food supplies.
