What are the chances of seeing a Carmelite Sunbird in Monrovia?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Carmelite Sunbird sighting in Monrovia on a given day, based on 26 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 12th most-seen of the 59 birds we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 40%, and over a week to about 70%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Carmelite Sunbird in Monrovia?
July
In that month about 40% of wildlife watchers report a Carmelite Sunbird in Monrovia on a given day, against under 5% in September and November–December, the lowest months. That is one of Monrovia's wettest months, with about 260 mm of rain against 10 mm in January. March to May have too few records to rate.
Is Monrovia the best place to see a Carmelite Sunbird?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Carmelite Sunbird sightings, Monrovia has the highest daily chance: about 10%. Next come Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo, about 10%).
Where does the Carmelite Sunbird sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Carmelite Sunbird is recorded against all the birds logged in Monrovia (26 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.