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Olive Sunbird
Jan Van den Broeck

Olive Sunbird (Cyanomitra olivacea)

They were always around in my garden in SA, recognizable from far by their song of descending notes.
Habitat
Garden
Location
St-Lucia, South Africa
Date taken
October 2009
Scientific name
Cyanomitra olivacea
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Opus Editor
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How lovely that bird is, in a rather under-stated way.

A super picture you've taken of it - thanks my friend.
 
Supporter
Wow, what a gorgeous Sunbird. Beautiful lighting, focus, color, feather detail, eye contact, and setting. Exquisite!!!!
 

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