Forest Double-collared Sunbird
NameForest Double-collared Sunbird
Common NameForest Double-collared Sunbird
Scientific NameCinnyris afer
FamilyNectariniidae
Wingspan (cm)14.5
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsMales have an iridescent metallic green head, throat, and upper back, separated from a broad red breast band by a narrow metallic blue-violet band. The belly is bright yellow. Wings and tail are dark brown. Females are duller, typically olive-brown above and yellowish below.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rapid, high-pitched, often jumbled song with trills and whistles, as well as sharp 'chip' or 'tchip' alarm calls.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southern Africa, primarily found in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, and parts of Namibia and Botswana.
Identifying FeaturesMetallic green head and back (male), Prominent broad red breast band (male), Bright yellow belly (male), Long, slender, decurved black bill, Small size
Description
This small, vibrant sunbird is characterized by the male's iridescent metallic green head and back, a prominent red breast band, and a bright yellow belly. It possesses a long, slender, decurved bill adapted for feeding on nectar. These active birds are often seen flitting among flowering plants.
