The common scimitarbill (Rhinopomastus cyanomelas) at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa (39621223664)

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Summary[edit] Description: After years of trying to get one of these beautiful birds out in the sunshine, I finally managed yesterday. Generally they just look black, with a black bill, but when they are in full sun, with the light shining in the right direction, their refractive colours stand out in 50 shades of purple. Date: 17 February 2018, 14:34. Source: The common scimitarbill (Rhinopomastus cyanomelas) at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, Gauteng, South Africa. Author: Derek Keats from Johannesburg, South Africa. Camera location26° 32′ 27.94″ S, 28° 13′ 34.27″ E View all coordinates using: OpenStreetMap-26.541095; 28.226186.