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Olive-backed Sunbird or Yellow-bellied Sunbird

Cinnyris jugularis

Description:

female; yellow underparts; olive upperparts.

Habitat:

The Olive-backed Sunbird, Cinnyris jugularis, also known as the Yellow-bellied Sunbird, is a species of sunbird found from Southern Asia to Australia. Originally from mangrove habitat, the Olive-backed sunbird has adapted well to humans, and is now common even in fairly densely populated areas, even forming their nests in human dwellings.

Notes:

Very pretty!!!

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6 Comments

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 11 years ago

Nice series and pattern of nest is similar as Purple Sunbird
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/999...

LeanneGardner
LeanneGardner 11 years ago

Beautiful series Natascia & welcome to the community. One of my favourite little birds for so many reasons. Love that you've included their nest too :)

NatasciaGiulivi
NatasciaGiulivi 11 years ago

Thanks guys!!

ShannaB
ShannaB 11 years ago

Welcome to Project Noah Natascia! I love your collection of spottings so far - I'll look forward to seeing more of your shots!

MicheleMorbidelli
MicheleMorbidelli 11 years ago

Nice!!

Glen Marks
Glen Marks 11 years ago

Nice series!

NatasciaGiulivi
Spotted by
NatasciaGiulivi

Queensland, Australia

Spotted on Oct 23, 2012
Submitted on Mar 21, 2013

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