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Crimson Sunbird

Aethopyga siparaja

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Field Notes

Description:

Nectar feeding passerine. The adult male has a crimson breast and maroon back. The rump is yellow and the belly is olive. The female has an olive-green back, yellowish breast and white tips to the outer tail feathers.

Habitat:

Found in both forest and cultivated areas.

Notes:

This bird is the national bird of Singapore.

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Comments (2)
Ashish
I think its one of that few beautiful Red colour birds..Very Pretty..!!

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PublishedMay 26, 2011

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