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cinnyris asiaticus purple sunbird juvenile small sunbird sunbirds

  1. Purple Sunbird juvenile

    Purple Sunbird juvenile

    (Cinnyris asiaticus) is a small sunbird. Like other sunbirds they feed mainly on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. They have a fast and direct flight and can take nectar by hovering like a hummingbird but often perch at the base of flowers. The males...
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    • Category: Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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