Sugarbird Collection

Promerops cafer (Cape sugarbird), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Promerops cafer (Cape sugarbird), 1777-1786

Cape sugarbird (Promerops cafer) on king protea, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town, South Africa, September

Yellow-legged honeycreeper, native to South America Date: 31-12-1999

Twelve-wired bird-of-paradise, Seleucidis melanoleucus. Mislabeled Cape sugarbird, Promerops cafer. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard

Cape sugarbird on a flower C016 / 4796
Cape sugarbird (Promerops cafer) perching on a Mimetes sp. flower. This small bird has a long, narrow bill, which is used to feed on nectar from flowers

Cape sugarbird on a flower C016 / 4795
Cape sugarbird (Promerops cafer) perching on a pincushion flower (Leucospermum sp.). This small bird has a long, narrow bill, which is used to feed on nectar from flowers

Cape Sugarbird ASW 2851 Promerops cafer © Alan Weaving / ardea. com
ASW-2851 Cape SUGARBIRD - feeding on Protea flower Promerops cafer Alan J. S. Weaving contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Gurneys sugarbird (Promerops gurneyi) perching by a flower. This bird feeds on nectar, although it will also take insects and spiders

Cape sugarbird on a flower
Cape sugarbird (Promerops cafer) perching on a pincushion flower (Leucospermum cordifolium). This small bird has a long, narrow bill, which is used to feed on nectar from flowers

Cape Sugarbird - Male on Pincushion (Laucospermum spp. ) - South Africa
CAN-2708 Cape Sugarbird - Male on Pincushion (Laucospermum spp.) South Africa Promerops cafer John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Discover the enchanting beauty of the Cape sugarbird (Promerops cafer) as it gracefully perches on a vibrant king protea flower in Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. This stunning yellow-legged honeycreeper, native to South Africa, is a delight to observe. The twelve-wired bird-of-paradise (Seleucidis melanoleucus) adds an exotic touch to the scene. Witness the Cape sugarbird's charm as it feeds on various flowers, including pincushion (Laucospermum spp. ), showcasing its captivating plumage. From the serene C016 / 4795 and C016 / 4796 images to Alan Weaving's ASW 2851 photograph, the Cape sugarbird's allure is undeniable. Don't miss the opportunity to encounter this gurney's sugarbird in its natural habitat. " (Date: 31-12-1999)