There are countless birds that sport beautiful and fancy feathers, because of this; I have only selected a few of my personal favourites. These birds add a splash of bright colour to the bush and are easy to recognise from their striking feathers.
The brilliant hues and glossy tones create a showy spectacle and even if you are not passionate about birds, you can’t help but be amazed at the design of these smaller birds that light up their surroundings with their flashy feathers.
Lilac-breasted roller. Phill Judd
Carmine Bee Eater. James Hobson
White-bellied sunbird. Tony Goldman
Scarlet-chested sunbird. Tony Goldman
White-fronted bee eater. Chris Kane-Berman
Collared sunbird. Tony Goldman
Greater blue-eared glossy starling. Talley Smith.
A little bee-eater. Mike Sutherland
Female Paradise Flycatcher. Kate Neill
Lesser-masked weaver. Phill Judd
Which of the above birds do you find the most striking? Share with us in the comments below!
Written by: Kate Collins
Beautiful. Love them all.
The beautiful Lilac-Breasted Roller is one of my favourites…such an incredible array of colours on this little bird! Fantastic photograph of the Paradise Flycatcher Kate! Every one of these images are really great.
I love the lilac breasted roller. Are there hummingbirds in South Africa?
Hi Leslie,
We don’t get hummingbirds in South Africa, but sunbirds are very similar looking. Thanks for your comment.
The lilac breasted roller has the most amazing colors. I love the shot of the scarlet chested sunbird with the aloe flowers. The white fronted bee eater looks really happy to be catching some dinner. All are beautiful.
I love the tiny lilac breasted roller! So colorful!
They are all more beautiful than rare jewels but the glossy starling is a favorite of mine…So fascinating to watch as the iridescence flashes.
Great selection Kate and honoured that you chose some of mine.
Thank you Tony! I am looking forward to seeing you in May 😉