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Leptocoma zeylonica
Tiny colourful sunbird with metallic hues that flash in the sunlight as it flits from flower to flower. The colours are: green, maroon, yellow, white....
This one is a regular on the Rangoon creeper, Combretum indicum. But it never stays still.
The drably coloured female is more bold and stays on the flower longer...so, it is easier to shoot.
Thanks Marta, I had been after this guy for a long time...his mate posed prettily every day and truth to tell I got a little fed up...but this one here led me many merry chases...and blurry shots!!! Finally caught him today. Many thanks.
I know LennyWorthington...it was a mistake...I have already corrected it. Thanks.
There is no such bird as Purple-vented Sunbird.
The "vent" is the area below the tail.
The "rump" is the area above.
http://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Guide-Birds...
LennyWorthington....Leptocoma zeylonica...that's what I have said it is...Rumped not vented?? OK>
Spotted on Aug 5, 2014
Submitted on Aug 5, 2014
