The Copper sunbird is one of the most widespread sunbirds and is found in large parts of sub-Saharan Africa. It was also the sunbird we saw most of on our journey through southern and central Ghana. The Copper sunbird has of course gotten its name from the male's appearance. It has a shiny, copper-colored upper part. But this is a female that completely lacks the copper color. Instead, it is beautifully greenish. I was able to follow this female for a while while she worked with the fibers that are seen hanging just to her left in the picture. Obviously she wanted these for nesting material. In this picture, however, she takes a break and cleans herself.