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Sunbird, Southern Double-collared

Roberts No: 783

Shorter bill and smaller than Greater Double Collared, and has a narrower breast band. Lively and fast flying, hovers at flowers for nectar, picks small insects and spiders out of leaves and cobwebs.

Family Name:
Cinnyris chalybea
Common Name:
Sunbird, Southern Double-collared
Size:
12 cm
Status:
Resident
Food:
nectar, insects, spiders