1. The Black Sun Bird {Cinnyris amethystinus) is dressed in velvety 



black, with a glittering and shimmering amethyst patch on the 

 forehead and throat. (Male.) 



2. Black Sun Bird. (Immature male.) 



3. Mouse-coloured Sun Bird [Cinnyris verreauxi). The Sun Birds, or 



Honeysuckers of every species, render great service to man. They 

 feed on insects, and are active agents in the cross-fertilisation of 

 plants. 



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