Old World birds resemble hummingbirds of the Americas and boast stunning, vibrant colors that reflect the sun.
The Southern Double-Collared Swallow has a length of 12 cm.
The smaller size, shorter bill, and more angular red band on the breast of the Southern Double-collared Sunbird can be used to distinguish it from the Greater Double-collared Sunbird.
It is common to see the Southern Double-collared Sunbird alone or in small groups.
The African paradise flycatcher breeds in gardens and at the edges of woodlands, building a messy oval nest that is often placed two or three meters off the ground.
The Southern Double-collared Sunbird can frequently be seen in coastal scrub, fynbos, gardens and woodlands.
