Southern Double-collared Sunbird calling, Simon's Town, South Africa

Southern Double-collared Sunbird calling, Simon's Town, South Africa - Southern Double-collared Sunbird
Grosvenor Guest House, Simon's Town, Western Cape, South Africa (July 2019)

This image was taken during the Great White Shark trip organised by Natures Images and led by Mark Sisson.

Status is classified as Least Concern. Also known as Lesser Double-collared Sunbird. Near-endemic to South Africa. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Southern Double-collared Sunbird Cinnyris chalybeus / Internet Bird Collection
Southern Double-collared Sunbird Cinnyris chalybeus / BirdForum
Southern Double-collared Sunbird Cinnyris chalybeus / BirdLife International

Shooting Time 12:01
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1000
Av(Aperture Value) 5.6
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 1000

Latitude 34 11 41.5 S
Longitude 18 26 19.5 E
Altitude 26.50m


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