A Loten's Sunbird male foraging on the Lion's Tail plant
A member of the beautiful sunbird family with an extra long beak and often confusing in the wrong angle since it looks like the very common Purple Sunbird. However, the beak is visibly longer with a slight curve that helps it suck nectar from flowers that require a deep beak. The breast area also sports a maroon band which is visible in this shot, but easily missed otherwise.
The bird prefers habitats around this Lion's tail flowering plant in winters and love that plant nectar. The bird is endemic to India. It is found in thick forest and woodland areas usually on the edges and in areas where there are abundant wild flowers.
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A Loten's Sunbird male foraging on the Lion's Tail plant
A member of the beautiful sunbird family with an extra long beak and often confusing in the wrong angle since it looks like the very common Purple Sunbird. However, the beak is visibly longer with a slight curve that helps it suck nectar from flowers that require a deep beak. The breast area also sports a maroon band which is visible in this shot, but easily missed otherwise.
The bird prefers habitats around this Lion's tail flowering plant in winters and love that plant nectar. The bird is endemic to India. It is found in thick forest and woodland areas usually on the edges and in areas where there are abundant wild flowers.
Many thanks in advance for your views and feedback.