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Himalayas-882 : Green-tailed Sunbird male nectaring : Amazing Wildlife of India by Renu Tewari and Alok Tewari (Aethopyga nipalensis)

We waited for him
through all
morning ...
... did we
yes ... we did

But ... no ...
he had his own
rigmarole ...
to follow ...
... coming late
not soon ...
sometime past
... noon
___________________

Nectaring
Scarlet Clock Vine
flowers ...

Ranikhet Hill Station
Altitude 6500 feet
Almora
Uttarakhand Himalayas
India
12 November 2024
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Habitat
Himalayan Slopes at altitude 6500 feet
Location
Ranikhet Hill Station, Altitude 6500 feet, Almora, Uttarakhand Himalayas, India
Date taken
12.11.2024
Scientific name
Aethopyga nipalensis
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ammadoux
WOW what a stunning sunbird and great video for it enjoying those lovely flowers.
 
G
Very cool video, around 2.08 he paused enough to show itself well, then back to the frantic search for nectar. This was beautiful, thanks for sharing!
 
bievreJJ
splendid video of this lovely sunbird enjoying the flowers, Renu and Alok, awesome work, many tfs!!
 
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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Oh that is a lovely video.... likes talking to himself, doesn't he LOL.

Excellent work Renu and Alok - thanks my friends.
 
Stanley Jones
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A beautiful Green-tailed Sunbird. Fabulous action picture of this fast mover. Fabulous footage Renu & Alok! TFS!
 

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