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Olive-Backed Sunbird


Olive-Backed Sunbird
Photo Information
Copyright: Luis Limchiu (sle2006) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 41 W: 0 N: 69] (567)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-09
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 300D REBEL
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/125 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-09-24 11:09
Viewed: 1280
Points: 5
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Olive-backed Sunbird is very bold and often builds nests close to and even in human habitation (balconies, porches, corridors). Not surprisingly then, it is among the most common Sunbirds in this region.

Sunbirds survive mainly on nectar, although they may snack on the occasional insect. Their nectar extraction equipment include: a long, slender, decurved bill with fine serration along the margins of both mandibles; and a tubular, deeply cleft tongue. Males are particularly territorial and may defend a good feeding site from other Sunbirds.

Although it is said that they cannot hover like true hummingbirds (which are found only in tropical Americas), Sunbirds can hover briefly. But they do prefer to cling to a nearby stem or vegetation as they sip nectar. They may "steal" the nectar by piercing through the base of the flower than going through the front of the flower (thus avoiding payment of pollinating services in exchange for the nectar reward). They forage both at tree tops and among lower bushes.
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Hi Luis!
Though the image is not sharp, you have captured this beautiful bird in the most colourful surroundings and holding a charming posture.
Well done and TFS.
Ram

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  • Isu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 313 W: 0 N: 21] (1663)
  • [2006-09-24 20:18]

Muy original, buena toma, colores sugestivo muy bien definidos. Sira

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  • Valf Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 66 W: 0 N: 120] (522)
  • [2006-09-24 21:20]

Hi Luis,
This sunbird is beautiful and well place in that flower, but it's bad that the bird is not sharp. But probably the condition was not good, because I look to the speed and aperture, and you were limited. Maybe you could push the ISO to 400. Easier to say after...
Regards, Francois

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