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Giant sunbirds (Dreptes thomensis) courtship Monte Carmo, São Tomé. Jan 5, 2018 Dreptes thomensis,Geotagged,Giant sunbird,São Tomé and Príncipe,Winter Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Giant sunbirds (Dreptes thomensis) courtship

Monte Carmo, São Tomé. Jan 5, 2018

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  1. View Thibaud Aronson's profile
    Thibaud Aronson
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    One of my favorite photos from that trip, and one of very few existing photos of this bird, the largest member of its family! (Just like the Giant Weaver, found nearby, is the world's largest weaver!) Posted 3 years ago
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    Christine Young
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    Gorgeous!! Their bills are so cool. Posted 3 years ago

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The Giant sunbird

The giant sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is the only species in the genus "Dreptes". It is endemic to the island of São Tomé, where it occurs in the central massif.

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Similar species: Perching Birds
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Uploaded Feb 11, 2022. Captured Jan 5, 2018 07:56 in 4HWV+JH Monte Carmo, São Tomé and Príncipe.
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  • PENTAX K-3
  • f/5.6
  • 1/125s
  • ISO800
  • 300mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.