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Cape Sugarbird

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Description

The Cape Sugarbird (Promerops cafer) is an unmistakable species found only in the fynbos regions of South Africa’s Western and Eastern Cape. With its long, flowing tail and sharply decurved bill, the male is a spectacular sight as it darts among flowering Proteas, while the female, though less showy, is equally graceful and essential to the ecosystem.

Specialised for nectar feeding, the Cape Sugarbird plays a crucial role in pollinating Protea and other fynbos plants. Its brush-tipped tongue and hovering agility allow it to reach deep into flowers, transferring pollen as it feeds. Though often associated with Proteas, it also relies on dense shrubs for nesting and shelter, building a neat cup-shaped nest hidden within vegetation.

Highly territorial during the breeding season, males perform energetic, swooping display flights accompanied by a distinctive churring call. Endemic and emblematic of the Cape’s unique floral kingdom, the Cape Sugarbird is both a symbol and guardian of the fynbos.

PRINT#37B

Paper Print (Archival – Matt Texture)
Landscape Format:

A3 420 x 297mm Print Code J – R
A2 594 x 420mm Print Code K – R
A1 841 x 594mm Print Code L – R
A0 1189 x 841mm Print Code M – R

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Size

A3 420 x 297mm (Paper Print), A2 594 x 420mm (Paper Print), A1 841 x 594mm (Paper Print), A0 1189 x 841mm (Paper Print)

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