Kromme-Geelhout-Database
Species details
Genus
Genus : Hedydipna
Family: Nectariniidae (Aves)
Taxon : Bird
Group : Animal
SPECIES
collarisNOTES
A common bush bird about 10 cm long. Mainly insectivorous, but also eats small fruits and nectar. Creeps about quietly and lives in small groups. Builds a pear-shaped nest.
AUTHORITY
(Vieillot, 1819)Sub Author
Conservation
CommonHabit
Not ApplicableLand Invertebrate
n/aColour
- Notes: Rich yellow underparts. Males have a narrow blue and purple collar. The bill is short
- Colour: Yellow
- Notes: Iridescent green upper parts
- Colour: Green
- Colour: Yellow
Common Name
- Collared sunbird
- Kortbeksuikerbekkie
- Sunbird
- Kortbeksuikerbekkie
Habitat
- NOTES: Likes dense bush and occurs mainly in the lower stratum. Common visitor at the sunbird feeder
- HABITAT NAME: Bush
Uses
- None known
- None
Months
- All year
Synonyms for Species
- Anthreptes collaris
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