Southern double-collared sunbird (male)

These beautiful birds feed mainly on nectar, supplemented with arthropods, catching prey from vegetation and spider webs and catching insects aerially. It is also known as the Lesser double-collared, the Greater double-collared having a broader red stripe and is significantly larger

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

That is so gorgeous, it's like half a carnaval bird, half dull bird. Posted 10 years ago
1. Claire Hamilton
  
  Lion
  
  I just love these, first time I have captured one with such distinctive yellow pectoral feathers. This one was not on a tripod but leaning on a railing, so cheating somewhat! Posted 10 years ago

Deb Cappello

Snow Leopard

What a beautiful bird. Great photo Claire! Posted 10 years ago
1. Claire Hamilton
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Deb! Posted 10 years ago

The Southern Double-collared Sunbird

The Southern Double-collared Sunbird or Lesser Double-collared Sunbird, ''Cinnyris chalybeus'' , is a small passerine bird which breeds in southern South Africa. It is mainly resident, but partially migratory in the north-east of its range.

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Similar species: Perching Birds

Species identified by Claire Hamilton