Southern Double- collared Sunbird

Description

The Southern Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris chalybeus), endemic to southern Africa, is a small yet striking species that brings flashes of colour to the fynbos. The male’s name comes from his distinctive double collar — a narrow red band above a broader black one beneath an iridescent green head and throat. Agile and direct in flight, these sunbirds flit swiftly between flowers, most often seen alone or in pairs, and occasionally in small groups. They feed mainly on nectar but also take insects and spiders, particularly during the breeding season when protein is vital for the growing chicks. The female constructs an oval nest with a neat side entrance, intricately woven from fine grasses, lichens (old man’s beard), rootlets, and twigs, all bound together with spider silk — a delicate, well-camouflaged masterpiece tucked among the foliage.

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Paper Print (Archival – Matt Texture)
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A3 420 x 297mm Print Code J – R
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