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Nile Valley sunbird
ammadoux

Nile Valley sunbird (Hedydipna metallica)

this Australlian Jassmine tree flowers at this time of the year, for the obvious reason, LOL, and these little brats have a feast on its nectar.

this boy need to work a lot to get back his beautiful colors and long tail.

hope you like it.
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Habitat
the dry shrubs of western Arabia and the Nile valley.
Location
Garden - Jeddah
Date taken
20/11/2020
Scientific name
Hedydipna metallica
Equipment used
Olympus OM D5 mark II + Zuiko 40-150mm f2.8 + 1.4 TC
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Even in eclipse he's beautiful Doux.

That's a splendid image my friend. Many thanks lass.
 

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