None. Threats. Southern Double-Collared Sunbird. These birds were observed feeding in the gardens at our guest house B&B in the town of Oudtshoorn, Western Cape. The Southern Double-collared Sunbird or Lesser Double-collared Sunbird, Cinnyris chalybeus (formerly placed in the genus Nectarinia), is a small passerine bird which breeds in southern South Africa. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Orange-Breasted Sunbird. Also known as the Lesser double-collared sunbird (Cinnyris chalybeus) this little sunbird has a wider habitat than the Orange-breasted sunbird and, not being restricted to fynbos, is found further afield in the Karoo, and in the forests and gardens in the eastern parts of South Africa. The Greater Double-collared Sunbird, Cinnyris afer (formerly placed in the genus Nectarinia), is a small passerine bird which breeds in southern South Africa. The Greater Double-collared Sunbird, Cinnyris afer (formerly placed in the genus Nectarinia), 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. The call is a hard chut-chut-chut, and the song is a high pitched jumble of tweets and twitters, richer than the calls of the lesser double-collared sunbird. The Greater Double-collared Sunbird is classified as Least Concern. They are common park and garden visitors. Collared sunbird are found in evergreen forests, dense woodlands and gardens. The southern double-collared sunbird breeds from April to December, depending on region. Collared Sunbird Distribution and Habitat. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
The male Southern Double-collared Sunbird has metallic green upperparts, head, upper-breast; blue breast-band; pale belly. Female has brown upperparts; yellowish-gray underparts. Both male and female Southern Double-collared Sunbird Cinnyris chalybeus were at the escarpment viewpoint on Rte 27, near Calvinia, South Africa, in July 2005. The collared sunbird (Hedydipna collaris), scarlet-chested sunbird (Chalcomitra senegalensis), variable sun-bird (Nectarinia venusta), and copper sunbird (Cinnyris cupreus) are the most widespread species in Africa, all having populations in central, eastern, southern, and West Africa. They are particularly numerous in … Southern Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris chalybeus) Feeding on 'Pincushion' Protea flower Kirstenbosch Gardens, Cape Town. The collared sunbird can be seen in the eastern parts of South Africa.
It is mainly resident, but partially migratory in the northeast of its range. Male Greater Double-collared Sunbird: Adult male Beautiful Sunbird (ssp.
Sunbirds. lesser double collared sunbird on sugar feeder , South Africa. Another southern double-collared sunbird, native to the Cape Region of South Africa, feeding upon a red plum tree. COLLARED SUNBIRD (Hedydipna … These little birds can easily be called the gems of the Western Cape with their bright jewel-like colours and long curved beaks. Breeding in Africa: South Africa; can be seen in 4 countries. They are common park and garden visitors. At present they are all around gardens and fynbos, flitting from Protea to Erica or any other tubular type flower that has nectar. This magnificent photograph of the Double Collared Sunbird was sent to us by Diane Morrison (who also submitted the spectacular photo of the Knysna Loerie).. South Africa ranks as one of the top birding destinations in the world and its not difficult to see why when we see photos like this. Also known as the Lesser double-collared sunbird (Cinnyris chalybeus) this little sunbird has a wider habitat than the Orange-breasted sunbird and, not being restricted to fynbos, is found further afield in the Karoo, and in the forests and gardens in the eastern parts of South Africa. A Southern Double-collared Sunbird in Kirstenbosch Gardens in South Africa White-bellied Sunbird This was the only Sunbird that I was able to photograph, and … None.