Chalybeus Collection

Wasps and their nests (litho)
6013417 Wasps and their nests (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wasps and their nests)

Ctenicera cuprea beetle (Elater chalybeus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare, or little known animal subjects, London

Festive coquette, Lophornis chalybeus (Audenets hummingbird, Trochilus audenetii). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Beautiful sunbird and southern double-collared sunbird
Beautiful sunbird, Cinnyris pulchella, and southern double-collared sunbird, Cinnyris chalybeus. Handcoloured lithograph by Burggraaff from Th

Southern double-collared sunbird and purple-throated sunbird
Southern double-collared sunbird, Cinnyris chalybeus, and purple-throated sunbird, Leptocoma sperata. Handcoloured lithograph from Th

Picture No. 10922202
Southern Double-collared Sunbird / Lesser Double-collared Sunbird. male feeding on Proteas (Leucospermum cordifolium) Cape, South Africa. Date:

Picture No. 10922190
Southern Double-collared Sunbird / Lesser Double-collared Sunbird. male feeding on Proteas (Leucospermum cordifolium) Cape, South Africa. (Cinnyris chalybeus). Date:

Picture No. 10922195
Southern Double-collared Sunbird / Lesser Double-collared Sunbird. male feeding on Proteas (Grey Tree Pincushion) Cape, South Africa. Date:

Picture No. 10922194
Southern Double-collared Sunbird / Lesser Double-collared Sunbird. feeding on Proteas (Grey Tree Pincushion) Cape, South Africa. (Cinnyris chalybeus). Date:

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Amidst the lush greenery, a vibrant scene unfolds: Wasps diligently construct their intricate litho nests, while Ctenicera cuprea beetles add a splash of red to the forest floor. In the midst of it all, two enchanting sunbirds, the Festive Coquette (Lophornis chalybeus) and the Southern Double-Collared Sunbird, flit about, their iridescent plumage shimmering in the sunlight (Picture No. 10922190). The Festive Coquette, with its striking blue-green body and red-tipped tail feathers, is a sight to behold (Picture No. 10922194). Meanwhile, the Southern Double-Collared Sunbird, with its orange-yellow chest and black collar, adds a touch of elegance to the scene (Picture No. 10922195). Both sunbirds gracefully feed on the nectar of nearby flowers, their delicate beaks dipping in and out, adding to the festive atmosphere. (Picture No. 10922202) captures this magical moment in time, a testament to the beauty and diversity of nature.