Showing posts with label Proteaceae. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Proteaceae. Show all posts

Thursday 13 June 2019

Sunbird and Protea Flower

More specifically, a greater double-banded sunbird. Acrylics on Masonite, 20 x 15 cm:

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The sunbirds (there are many species) are Africa's version of the hummingbirds of the Americas. despite their similar looks, they are not closely related. The sunbirds have a similar lifestyle though, and live on nectar and small insects.

Sunday 22 February 2015

Protea

Protea caffra, one of the most common species of Protea in Gauteng province.