In the deep, dappled forests of sub-Saharan Africa, this emerald-and-crimson jewel waits in patient stillness beneath the canopy. It feeds on ripe fruits and passing insects, launching in short, silent sallies before melting back into shadow. What makes it extraordinary is its devotion to intact woodland — nesting in tree cavities and dispersing seeds through the forest interior, it helps sustain habitats shaped by time and quiet. Radiant in color yet elusive in life, a living emblem of Africa’s hidden forests.
Narina Trogon 👇
