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Cinnyris venustus
Variable Sunbirds are small, only 10cm long. They have medium-length thin down-curved bills and brush-tipped tubular tongues, both adaptations to their nectar feeding.The adult male has a glossy green head, throat and nape with maroon breast band and a yellowish belly. The call is a clear tew-tew-tew-tew-tew .
Seen in urban Nairobi
Spotted on Jun 6, 2012
Submitted on Jun 28, 2012
7 Comments
Love it!
Thanks, Lorelei!
Amazing series Maria. And such a beautiful bird
Thank you, Sachin, Bernadette and Willie. Wish my photos were a bit better as the camera and lens were not functioning properly but you still get an idea of their beauty.
Beautiful series
Beautiful! I love that last capture! And sunbirds, too. :-)
Lovely series,