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Mrs. Gould's Sunbird immature male (Scarlet-breasted form)

Mrs. Gould’s Sunbird is a typically colourful member of its family, found from the Himalayas to Southeast Asia. The common name honours British bird artist Elizabeth Gould (1804-1841), wife of naturalist John Gould and accomplished illustrator of his works and others including by Charles Darwin. There are several subspecies of Mrs. Gould’s Sunbird; this image shows an immature male of the Scarlet-breasted form. This sighting was in the Doi Lang area of Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park, Chiang Mai province, Thailand.

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Uploaded on August 12, 2024
Taken on January 26, 2024