Sunbird Orange-breasted (Anthobaphes violacea) male endemic – Cape West South Africa

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Sunbird Orange-breasted (Anthobaphes violacea) male endemic – Cape West South Africa

This particular bird seems to have a much darker orange breast that those photographed in Kirstenbosch Cape Town.  The species in endemic to the Southern Cape.

  • Species:Orange-Breasted Sunbird (Anthobaphes violacea)
  • Bird Type:Male -endemic
  • FamilySunbirds (Nectariniidae)
  • Date Taken20151215
  • Location:Rooiels Nature Reserve
  • Area:Southern Cape
  • Country:South Africa
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA61606a Sunbird Orange-Breasted (m) E 1 RooiEls Reserve Southern Cape RSA 15Dec15 PH1_7304
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