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Sunbird Colour Ringing Project (George)

Researcher/s: Andrew Marshall, , ,

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Species: Amethyst (Black) Sunbird (Nectarinia [Chalcomitra] amethystina)
Location: George and surrounds, Western Cape, South Africa
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Running From: August 2020 - onwards
Ring Type: Legring: 4 digits: 1 letter, 3 numbers
Colour Combination: White number on Black ring


This project aims to collect movement, age (longevity), and population data for 3 sunbird species found in and around the George area.