male; glossy black body; purple throat (South Africa; 2007-06-30)
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Amethyst Sunbird
Chalcomitra amethystina
Native Range:
Africa
Notes:
the breeding male is a glossy black sunbird whose only colors (irridescent green on the crown and amethyst purple on the throat) may be visible only in good light; female is much browner but does show light yellow facial streaks that are a good field mark.
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