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Bronzy Sunbird quenching its thirst with nectar from Flame of the Forest

Bronzy Sunbird quenching its thirst with nectar from Flame of the Forest - Unspecified

Photographer

» Sudhir Mansingh

Location

» Goma , DRC

Country image taken

» Congo (Democratic Republic)

Date

» February, 2011

Equipment

» Nikon D-3100 55mm-200mm

Bird Species

»Nectarinia kilimensis - Bronzy Sunbird

Bird Species (French)

»Souimanga bronzé

Bird Family

»Nectariniidae - Sunbirds

Bird Group

»Passeriformes Flycatchers, Starlings, Sunbirds, Swallows, Warblers, Weavers etc

Bird Status

» Least Concern

Remarks

» We think it is a Bronze Sunbird, probably a young or non-breeding male as it has a dark throat. The faintly streaked, yellowish underparts fit this species.

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