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Olive Backed Sunbird

125) Olive-Backed Sunbird

Olive-backed sunbird, Cinnyris jugularis, Kelicap Bukit

Also known as the yellow-bellied sunbird, is a species of sunbird found from Southern Asia to SouthEast Asia to Australia. Feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. Their flight is fast and direct on their short wings. Most species can take nectar by hovering, but usually perch to feed most of the time. Originally from mangrove habitat, the olive-backed sunbird has adapted well to humans, and is now common even in fairly densely populated areas, even forming their nests near human homes.

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Uploaded on April 14, 2021
Taken on March 24, 2021