🌍 Southern double-collared sunbird (Cinnyris chalybeus) The Southern double-collared sunbird, also known as the Lesser double-collared sunbird, is a small, iridescent bird with a long, down-curved bill. Males are predominantly green with a blue throat, a red breastband, and whitish underparts, while females are duller green with yellow-green underparts. They are agile birds that are often seen hovering at flowers to feed on nectar. Southern double-collared sunbirds are mainly resident, but are partially migratory in the north-east of their range. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Distribution: Southern Africa. Class: Aves (Birds) Order: Passeriformes (Passerines/Perching birds) Family: Nectariniidae (Sunbirds and Spiderhunters) Genus: Cinnyris (Double-collared sunbirds) Species: C. chalybeus (Southern double-collared sunbird) CC: JYXS 📷: Photo by Leanne67 via Pixabay

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🌏 Purple sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) Purple sunbirds are small, vibrant birds with a predominantly metallic bluish-purple to black plumage. Their long, curved beaks are perfect for sipping nectar from flowers. They are often seen hovering around blossoms, their wings beating rapidly. These agile birds are territorial and may be aggressive towards other birds that approach their feeding grounds. Their melodious songs are a common sound in gardens and forests throughout South Asia. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Distribution: Widely found from West Asia through the Indian subcontinent and into Southeast Asia. Class: Aves (Birds) Order: Passeriformes (Passerines/Perching birds) Family: Nectariniidae (Sunbirds and Spiderhunters) Genus: Cinnyris (Double-collared sunbirds) Species: C. asiaticus (Purple sunbird) CC: WFKQ 📷: Photo by anirudhsingh2342 via Pixabay

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