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Greater Double-collared Sunbird

Greater Double-collared Sunbird

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The Greater Double-collared Sunbird is one of the larger and more robust double-collared sunbirds. Males feature brilliant iridescent green and blue with a broad red breast band.
Where to spot
Native to southern Africa, inhabiting a variety of habitats including fynbos, scrubland, gardens, and indigenous forests, often near coastal areas.
How to spot
Look for it around flowering plants, often perching prominently. Its bold colors are easy to identify. Listen for its loud, clear song that typically ends with a trill.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Best observed in the breeding season when males are most colorful and vocal. Active through the day, but more conspicuous during morning and late afternoon feeding.
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File:Greater Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris afer) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
File:Greater double-collared sunbird (Cinnyris afer) male Mbombela.jpg
File:Greater double-collared sunbird (Cinnyris afer) male feeding Mbombela.jpg
File:Male Greater Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris afer) at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Gauteng, South Africa (35219582835).jpg
File:The Greater Double-collared Sunbird, Cinnyris afer (5743970474).jpg
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cinnyris afer subsp saliens, Houtbos, a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Greater Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris afer) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Greater double-collared sunbird (Cinnyris afer) male Mbombela.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Greater double-collared sunbird (Cinnyris afer) male feeding Mbombela.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Male Greater Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris afer) at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Gauteng, South Africa (35219582835).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:The Greater Double-collared Sunbird, Cinnyris afer (5743970474).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Males often engage in spectacular aerial displays during the breeding season, fluttering high above the canopy to attract females, showcasing their vibrant plumage in the sunlight.
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