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Olive-backed Sunbird or Yellow-bellied Sunbird

Cinnyris jugularis

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Field Notes

Description:

female;
yellow underparts;
olive upperparts.

Habitat:

The Olive-backed Sunbird, Cinnyris jugularis, also known as the Yellow-bellied Sunbird, is a species of sunbird found from Southern Asia to Australia.
Originally from mangrove habitat, the Olive-backed sunbird has adapted well to humans, and is now common even in fairly densely populated areas, even forming their nests in human dwellings.

Notes:

Very pretty!!!

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Comments (6)

Nice series and pattern of nest is similar as Purple Sunbird http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/9990450
Beautiful series Natascia & welcome to the community. One of my favourite little birds for so many reasons. Love that you've included their nest too :)
Welcome to Project Noah Natascia! I love your collection of spottings so far - I'll look forward to seeing more of your shots!

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