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Crimson Sunbird. Seen near a little tree with flowers in the vicinity of the lodge in Tabin. The bird was quite prtective of this plant and would chase away other birds and butterflies. Sep, 2015.     Aethopyga siparaja,Crimson Sunbird,Geotagged,Malaysia,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Crimson Sunbird.

Seen near a little tree with flowers in the vicinity of the lodge in Tabin. The bird was quite prtective of this plant and would chase away other birds and butterflies. Sep, 2015.

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The Crimson Sunbird is a species of bird in the sunbird family which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. Flight is fast and direct on their short wings. Most species can take nectar by hovering like a hummingbird, but usually perch to feed most of the time.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Patomarazul
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded Nov 28, 2015. Captured Aug 19, 2015 09:37 in Unnamed Road, Lahad Datu, Sabah, Malaysia.
  • SP-820UZ
  • f/5.7
  • 10/2000s
  • ISO500
  • 108.1mm