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Crimson-backed Sunbird

Leptocoma minima

Spotting Image 1

Description:

Female,

Habitat:

Garden of Sans souci bungalow in the Nonsuch tea estate, Nilgiri hills, Karnataka, India

Notes:

Thanks to DanielePralong

1 Species ID Suggestions

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DanielePralong
DanielePralong 9 years ago
Crimson Backed Sunbird or Small Sunbird
Leptocoma Minima The Crimson Backed Sunbird or Small Sunbird (Leptocoma Minima)


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3 Comments

James McNair
James McNair 9 years ago

Love that little bent beak...great shot!

SukanyaDatta
SukanyaDatta 9 years ago

Thanks DanielePralong

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DanielePralong
DanielePralong 9 years ago

Hi Sukanya! This could be a Crimson Backed Sunbird in eclipse plumage. See description below.Please verify!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimson-bac...

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SukanyaDatta
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SukanyaDatta

Karnataka, India

Spotted on May 13, 2014
Submitted on May 15, 2014

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