We are extremely fortunate to have 21 species of Sunbirds in South Africa. There is on record 95 species worldwide. The Sunbird species of South Africa are fascinating and are related the North American Hummingbird. Sunbirds are colourful small birds with thin long curved beaks. They use their beaks to access the sweet nectar of a variety of flowers. Some of Southern Africa's Sunbird species may be found below
Greater Double Collared Sunbird
Greater Double Collared Sunbird
Greater Double Collared Sunbird
Malachite Sunbird
Southern Double Collared Sunbird
Malachite Sunbird
Malachite Sunbird
White Bellied Sunbird ♂
White Bellied Sunbird ♂
White Bellied Sunbird ♀
White Bellied Sunbird ♀
White Bellied Sunbird ♂
White Bellied Sunbird ♂
White Bellied Sunbird ♂
White Bellied Sunbird ♀
White Bellied Sunbird ♂
White Bellied Sunbird ♂
White Bellied Sunbird ♂
White Bellied Sunbird ♀
White Bellied Sunbird ♂
Amathyst Sunbird ♂
Amathyst Sunbird
Amathyst Sunbird
Amathyst Sunbird
Marico Sunbird ♂
Southern Double Collared Sunbird
Southern Double Collared Sunbird
