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Magnificent Sunbird (Aethopyga magnifica)

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Pao Dolina

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Magnificent Sunbird (Aethopyga magnifica) by alabang, on Flickr

The magnificent sunbird (Aethopyga magnifica) 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. It is endemic to the Philippines, and was once considered a subspecies of the crimson sunbird.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnificent_sunbird

Location: http://mambukalresort.negros-occ.gov.ph/

Settings: 1/500 f/5.6 800mm ISO 2500
 
Asher Kelman

Asher Kelman

OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Pao Dolina said:

Magnificent Sunbird (Aethopyga magnifica) by alabang, on Flickr

The magnificent sunbird (Aethopyga magnifica) 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. It is endemic to the Philippines, and was once considered a subspecies of the crimson sunbird.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnificent_sunbird

Location: http://mambukalresort.negros-occ.gov.ph/

Settings: 1/500 f/5.6 800mm ISO 2500
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Such a beautifully shaped neck smoothly continuing as that wonderfully shaped beak.

Asher
 
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Dave Butcher

New member
Pao Dolina said:

Magnificent Sunbird (Aethopyga magnifica) by alabang, on Flickr

The magnificent sunbird (Aethopyga magnifica) 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. It is endemic to the Philippines, and was once considered a subspecies of the crimson sunbird.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnificent_sunbird

Location: http://mambukalresort.negros-occ.gov.ph/

Settings: 1/500 f/5.6 800mm ISO 2500
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Beautiful photo and such a magnificent bird. thank you for sharing.
 
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Andy brown

Well-known member
Pao, I do love all your stunning birdlife images.
I find myself wanting to see more of that lush jungle too.
Do you have any studies of trees or flowers or the jungle itself?
 
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