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Sahul Sunbird
jmorlan

Sahul Sunbird (Cinnyris frenatus)

The former Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis) has been split into eight different species as follows:

*Ornate Sunbird - SE Asia west of Wallace's Line.
*Tukangbesi Sunbird - Wakatobi Islands, off southeastern Sulawesi.
*Sahul Sunbird - Australasia east of Wallace's Line.
*Garden Sunbird - Philippines
*Palawan Sunbird - Southwestern Philippines
*South Moluccan Sunbird - Southern Moluccas
*Flores Sea Sunbird - Islands in the Flores Sea
*Mamberamo Sunbird - Northern New Guinea

So defined, there are four different subspecies of Sahul Sunbird of which this is the nominate. Formerly known as Yellow-bellied Sunbird (Nectarinia jugularis) and the only sunbird (Nectariniidae) found in Australia. The female is similar but lacks the striking iridescent blue gorget.
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Location
Jikotamo, Obi, South Halmahera Regency, North Maluku, Indonesia.
Date taken
14 November 2023.
Scientific name
Cinnyris frenatus
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ammadoux
WOW thanks for the information, so now we have six more sunbirds, i have noticed that the one i got in Bali have blue expand of the head while those who are taken by Jan Wegner in North Australia are different. here is my shot.
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Olive backed sunbird

IMHO sunbirds are from the most gorgeous species of birds, so sorry i could not get any shot for the lovely black sunbird. this handsome boy and his girl made me feel at home, almost same habits of the NV sunbirds in my garden. hope you like it.
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i think its deferent form your, so what do you think which one it is.
 
jmorlan
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ammadoux said:
WOW thanks for the information, so now we have six more sunbirds, i have noticed that the one i got in Bali have blue expand of the head while those who are taken by Jan Wegner in North Australia are different. here is my shot.
www.birdforum.net

Olive backed sunbird

IMHO sunbirds are from the most gorgeous species of birds, so sorry i could not get any shot for the lovely black sunbird. this handsome boy and his girl made me feel at home, almost same habits of the NV sunbirds in my garden. hope you like it.
www.birdforum.net www.birdforum.net

i think its deferent form your, so what do you think which one it is.
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Yes, the ones on Lesser Sundas including Bali are Ornate Sunbird. The ones in Australia are Sahul Sunbird.
 
delia todd
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What a beauty he is Joe. And you've a cracking picture of him too. Well done my friend.

Happy New Year to you lad.
 

Media information

Category
Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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jmorlan
Date added
View count
868
Comment count
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Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
Aperture
ƒ/6.5
Focal length
247.0 mm
Exposure time
1/1000 second(s)
ISO
100
Filename
SahulSunbirdIMG_4130.jpg
File size
257.6 KB
Date taken
Tue, 14 November 2023 9:28 AM
Dimensions
1024px x 1036px

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