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Sunbirds (Nectariniidae)

Malachite Sunbird (Nectarinia famosa)

Least Concern

Malachite Sunbird male

Malachite Sunbird (Nectarinia famosa) photo

An adult male feeding on the nectar of Leonotis flowers in full sun.

Recorded 10 July 2010
Added to IBC 2 years 37 weeks ago
Author Steve Garvie
Locality Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya (ssp cupreonitens).

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