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Crimson-backed Sunbird
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Crimson-backed Sunbird (Leptocoma minima)

Habitat
Forest
Location
Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, Kerala, India
Date taken
6 December 2016
Scientific name
Leptocoma minima
Equipment used
Nikon
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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That shows so well how he got the name, doesn't it kothiala!

This is such a rare visitor to the Gallery, and seems to be the first one that shows his back, so I'll upload your lovely picture to the Opus. Many thanks for sharing it with us.
 
Kits
A beautiful bird in a lovely setting with great detail and focusing.
 

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