Purple-banded sunbird can often be seen calling in the vicinity of Acacia trees. Their favoured nesting tree.
Purple-banded sunbird are most easily seen in late winter when they are attracted to flowering coral trees, Cape honeysuckle and Weeping boer-bean trees in St Lucia.
Males are extremely vocal in Spring at the onset of breeding season and call regularly from a prominent perch.
Pairs often build their nest composed of lichen, moss and spiderwebs on the spindly low hanging branches of Dune thorn acacia trees.
Males are extremely vocal in Spring at the onset of breeding season and call regularly from a prominent perch.
Pairs often build their nest composed of lichen, moss and spiderwebs on the spindly low hanging branches of Dune thorn acacia trees.