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Cinnyris lotenius
The Loten's Sunbird, Long-billed Sunbird or Maroon-breasted Sunbird, Cinnyris lotenius (formerly placed in the genus Nectarinia), is a sunbird endemic to peninsular India and Sri Lanka. Its long bill distinguishes it from the similar Purple Sunbird that is found in the same areas and also tends to hover at flowers. Like other sunbirds, it feeds on small insects and builds characteristic hanging nests. The species is named after a colonial Dutch governor of Ceylon, Joan Gideon Loten.
Spotted on Jan 8, 2012
Submitted on Jan 8, 2013
4 Comments
thank you Antonio! Really appreciate it.
Thanks Argy! yeah it is fine, and hopeful it will remain functional for a long time :)
I agreed with Argy:-)i'am following your page and...congrats very good stuff,thanks for sharing Kalee
That's a great shot. You are building an incredible collection KV. I hope your camera finger is still working ok :)