Southern Double-collared Sunbird (female) scratching, South Africa

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (July 2019)

This image was taken during the Great White Shark trip organised by Natures Images and led by Mark Sisson.

Status is classified as Least Concern. Also known as Lesser Double-collared Sunbird. Near-endemic to South Africa. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Southern Double-collared Sunbird Cinnyris chalybeus / Internet Bird Collection
Southern Double-collared Sunbird Cinnyris chalybeus / BirdForum
Southern Double-collared Sunbird Cinnyris chalybeus / BirdLife International

Shooting Time 16:00
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/500
Av(Aperture Value) 4.0
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 1600

Latitude 33 59 21.4 S
Longitude 18 25 52.8 E
Altitude 135.20m