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Neergaard's sunbird is a small species with a relatively short beak. The adult male has a metallic green head, back, and throat, black wings, a blue rump, and a brownish-black tail. It has yellow pectoral tufts, a narrow blue collar, a scarlet lower breast, and a black belly. The adult female has a greyish-brown head and upper parts, an olive-brown rump, and a dark brown tail. There is a pale supercilium over the eye, and the underparts are pale greyish brown. The eyes in both sexes are dark brown, and the beak and legs are black. The juvenile resembles the female.
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When to see the Neergaard's Sunbird
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Where to see the Neergaard's Sunbird
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About the Neergaard's Sunbird
Neergaard's sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Mozambique and South Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forest near the coast, where it is threatened by habitat loss. It is named after Paul Neergaard, a Danish recruiting officer for the Wenela agency, who was stationed in southern Mozambique.
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Easily confused with
Abyssinian SunbirdCinnyris habessinicusThe Abyssinian sunbird is highly dimorphic and has three distinct plumages, juvenile, immature and adult.
Abyssinian SunbirdCinnyris habessinicusThe Abyssinian sunbird is highly dimorphic and has three distinct plumages, juvenile, immature and adult.
Rwenzori Double-collared SunbirdCinnyris stuhlmanniThe sunbird is a large-sized species.
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