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Orange-breasted Sunbird
CJW

Orange-breasted Sunbird (Anthobaphes violacea)

A beautiful little South African endemic.

Lots more photos on the trip report on my website:
http://www.homepages.mcb.net/wormwell/Articles.htm
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Habitat
Mountain fynbos
Location
Table Mountain, Cape Town
Date taken
Nov 09
Scientific name
Anthobaphes violacea
Equipment used
Canon 1D MkIIN & Canon 500 f4
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Awesome shot. I saw this bird two times in Swartberg Nature Reserve and in Kirstenbosch botanical gardens... So gorgeous!
 

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