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Aethopyga siparaja
Medium sized Sunbird at 12cm. Bright scarlet back, head, throat and upper breast. Belly and vent grey, tail a dark violet and forehead an iridescent purple/blue. Also sports a black moustache.
This male seen feeding on flowers in Singapore Botanic Gardens. Otherwise found throughout most of SE Asia and across to Philippines and Sulawesi.
A stunning little bird. This species is the unofficial national bird of Singapore.
Spotted on Oct 23, 2013
Submitted on Jun 6, 2016
7 Comments
Thank you Jim.
Nice capture, Triggs!
Thank you Marta. Yes they ate stunning.
Thank you Pradeep for your comment.
They are adorable birds!
Thank you Polilla. Congrats by the way on your member profile on the PN Facebook page and thank you for all the support you have given my spottings. It is much appreciated.
Gorgeous bird with a attractive colour!