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Amethyst / African Black Sunbird - Female visiting flower of Bruinaalwyn aloe (Aloe vryheidensis). Inhabits forest edge, woodland and savanna; also suburban gardens. Mountain Zebra National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Amethyst / African Black Sunbird - Female visiting flower of Bruinaalwyn aloe (Aloe vryheidensis). Inhabits forest edge, woodland and savanna; also suburban gardens. Mountain Zebra National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa
ASW-4565
Amethyst / African Black Sunbird - female visiting flower of Bruinaalwyn aloe (Aloe vryheidensis).
Mountain Zebra National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Chalcomitra amethystina
Inhabits forest edge, woodland and savanna; also suburban gardens.
Alan J. S. Weaving
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Nature's Jewel Thief - The Fashionista Sunbird!
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. In this stunning snapshot captured by Alan Weaving, we witness the glamorous ASW-4565, also known as the Amethyst or African Black Sunbird. Dressed in her finest feathers, she pays a visit to the exquisite Bruinaalwyn aloe flower (Aloe vryheidensis) at Mountain Zebra National Park in South Africa. This fashionable female sunbird knows how to make an entrance! With her vibrant plumage and delicate beak perfectly adapted for sipping nectar, she is the epitome of elegance. Known for her love of both forest edges and suburban gardens, she effortlessly flits between habitats with grace and style. As a true connoisseur of beauty, our feathery fashionista has impeccable taste when it comes to floral accessories. Perched delicately on the Bruinaalwyn aloe blossom, she adds a touch of sparkle to its already breathtaking petals. It's no wonder that these tropical gems are often found adorning calendars and postcards! While some may argue that diamonds are a girl's best friend, this sunbird proves that flowers hold their own allure. So next time you spot an Aloe vryheidensis or catch sight of an African Black Sunbird fluttering by your windowpane – take a moment to appreciate nature's very own jewel thief!
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