Cinnyris chalybeus
Description of the model:
The model was cast using high quality epoxy resin, reinforced with glassfibres. It was coloured using non-fade paint and varnish. We use glass eyes.
Dimensions
Strelizia with bird:
18 cm long
11 cm wide
flower without stalk 16 cm high
bird 12 cm – life-size
Price
price on demand
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Model views Cinnyris chalybeus
Cinnyris chalybeus - Miombo Double-collared Sunbird
Life-size model is sitting on the perch of the plant Strelizia in back side view.
Cinnyris chalybeus - Miombo Double-collared Sunbird
Life-size model of the male is sitting on the perch of the plant Strelizia.
Cinnyris chalybeus - Miombo Double-collared Sunbird
Detail of the legs of the life-size model.
Cinnyris chalybeus - Miombo Double-collared Sunbird
Life-size model is sitting on a Strelizia
Cinnyris chalybeus - Miombo Double-collared Sunbird
L.H. side view of the life-size model
Cinnyris chalybeus - Miombo Double-collared Sunbird
, life-size model in back side view
Cinnyris chalybeus - Miombo Double-collared Sunbird
Detail of the feathers and tail of the life-size model.
Cinnyris chalybeus - Miombo Double-collared Sunbird
Life-size model is sitting on a Strelizia
Cinnyris chalybeus - Miombo Double-collared Sunbird
Life-size model in front view
Paradise Flower - Strelizia
Detail of the two blue petals which flap open and decover the stamens by the bird weight. Life-size model.
Profile Cinnyris chalybeus
Habitat
It is common in gardens, fynbos, forests and costal scrub.
Sources
The Southern Double-collared Sunbird or Lesser Double-collared Sunbird is endemic in South Africa and Namibia.
Further Informations
The sunbirds feeds mainly on nectar small insects and spiders. The birds of paradise flower (strelizia) is often visited by the birds.
The model shows a male sitting on the perch of the plant. Its weight cause a bending downwards and let the two blue petals flap open and decover the stamens, which are transfered by birds feet to another plant. This nature mechanism is base of the idea shading buildings. More informations you will find here.