Collared Sunbird
Hedydipna collaris
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The collared sunbird has a green head, throat and upper breast which is bordered below with an iridescent purple band. It is found in moist habitat including bush, forest edge, cultivation and along the coast. The left 2nd row male and right 6th row female (Arusha), are courtesy of Paul van Maaren. The 4th row male is courtesy of Frank Priscus Shirima. The 5th row females were seen in Maji ya Chai, courtesy of Christie Reeves. The left 6th row female (Udzungwa Mountains) is courtesy of Dr. Louis A. Hansen. The other photos were taken in Olasiti and Pembe Abwe. Click the photo above to see 12 enlargements including a nest and nest-building.
  

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All unattributed images on this website are:
copyright © 2001-25 Ron Eggert or David Peterson
All other images are the property of the indicated photographers:
Paul van Maaren, Colin Beale, Paul Oliver, Dr. Louis A. Hansen, Christie Reeves
Tembo Kijani staff, Mohamed Idd Mohamed, Karine Van der Vurst, Frank Priscus Shirima

Last Update this page: 7-29-25