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Sunbird Skukuza Camp South Africa Oct 21 (1 Viewer)

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49bentley

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Can someone please identify this Sunbird? Taken in Skukuza Camp South Africa Oct
Thanks
Chris
 

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I think it's probably a female Scarlet-chested Sunbird. It's large and long-billed and looks rather dark. Also the white edges to the primary coverts are supposed to be a good feature for distinguishing from Amethyst Sunbird.
 

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