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purple sunbird

Nectarinia asiatica

Photo by Wild Things
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Looks shiny black from a distance. Distinctly drinking nectar.

Habitat:

Seen in gardens and near cultivated areas.

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Comments (5)
Ashish
Plant is also interesting..Sleeping Hibiscus..!!
Wild Things
Sorry Ashish I did not realise that the picture has not be uploaded. I tried today but the network was bad. Will do it later. Thanks for informing.
Ashish
Can you reload picture..?

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedMay 13, 2011

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