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Olive-backed Sunbird

Cinnyris jugularis

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Description:

Beautiful small bird of the passerine family. Feeds on nectar mainly but will also take small insects.

Habitat:

Common in many habitats across South-East Asia from mangrove to dense urban environments.

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Olive-backed Sunbird

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PublishedMarch 1, 2012

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