Where to see
Where to see the Neergaard’s Sunbird in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the Neergaard’s Sunbird at stays in or beside Phinda Private Game Reserve, iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Ndumo Game Reserve.
Cinnyris neergaardi · Near Threatened
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Neergaard’s Sunbird
Hosts have recorded the Neergaard’s Sunbird at stays in or beside Phinda Private Game Reserve, iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Ndumo Game Reserve.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Ways to look
Guided drives from a lodge
A guide who knows where to look, with off-road and night drives in the private reserves.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Near Threatened
Species
Cinnyris neergaardi
Records
32
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Neergaard’s Sunbird on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Neergaard’s Sunbird in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Neergaard’s Sunbird at stays in or beside Phinda Private Game Reserve, iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Ndumo Game Reserve. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Neergaard’s Sunbird in South Africa?
The Neergaard’s Sunbird is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (100% of records), based on 32 iNaturalist observations. 10 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Neergaard’s Sunbird on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Neergaard’s Sunbird?
The Neergaard’s Sunbird (Cinnyris neergaardi) is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Neergaard’s Sunbird?
Neergaard's sunbird (Cinnyris neergaardi) is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family. It is found in Mozambique and South Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests near the coast, where it is threatened by habitat loss.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Neergaard’s Sunbird
Every stay on the Neergaard’s Sunbird page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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