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Collared sunbird (male)  Collared Sunbird,Geotagged,Hedydipna collaris,South Africa,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

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  1. Sunbird This is the female, only the male has the collar.<br />
Although common in Africa, this is the first time I have seen one and is joining the bunch of greedy birds at my feeding table taking advantage of the fuschias growing next to it. So far I have not seen the male but I live in hope! Collared Sunbird,Geotagged,Hedydipna collaris,South Africa,Summer

    This is the female
    Posted 12 years ago
    1. Both seem equally beautiful, thanks for sharing! Posted 12 years ago

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The Collared Sunbird, Hedydipna collaris, is a sunbird. The sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. Collared Sunbird is in fact mainly insectivorous.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Jan 27, 2013. Captured Jan 25, 2013 11:59 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/395s
  • ISO1000
  • 400mm