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Malachite Sunbird (Nectarinia famosa)

Its breeding males are conspicuous with their vivid green plumage and long tail. Eclipse plumage is duller but still displays some green iridescence and extended tail. Females sport a paler feathering and a long bill. These birds thrive in fynbos, scrublands, moorlands, wild tree plantations, and grasslands. The species’ call is characterized … Read more

Fun Facts to Know About the Greater Double-collared Sunbird

The Greater Double-collared Sunbird, also known as the Cinnyris afer, is a small species that belongs in the sunbird family. This family of small passerine birds from the Old World are brightly colored, often with iridescent feathers. The Greater Double-collared Sunbird’s closest relatives include the Ruby-cheeked Sunbird, Seychelles Sunbird, Spectacled Spiderhunter, and … Read more