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Cinnyris pulchellus
Very small passerine bird (~10cm), with medium-sized, down-curved black bill. The adult male is mainly glossy green with yellow flanks and a crimson breast band. He has long tail streamers (~5cm). The female is greenish-brown above and yellowish below (picture #4).
Feeding on nectar, usually perching and not hovering like a hummingbird. common breeder in sub-Saharan tropical Africa. These one were spotted on the fringes of the Saloum Delta National Park.
Spotted on Apr 7, 2013
Submitted on Apr 8, 2013
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