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Palestine sunbird
ammadoux

Palestine sunbird (Cinnyris osea)

memories of that magical Wadi in Shaffa mountain.

hope you like it.
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Habitat
The Palestine sunbird is a small passerine bird of the sunbird family, Nectariniidae. Found in parts of the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa, it is also known as the orange-tufted sunbird, a name also used for the similar Cinnyris bouvieri, found further south in Africa. Wikipedia
Location
Wadi thee Gazal - Shaffa
Date taken
Augeust 2023
Scientific name
Cinnyris osea
Equipment used
OM1 + Zuiko 100-400 mm
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ammadoux
Stanley Jones said:
A gorgeous species of sunbird with excellent lighting showing fabulous colors and detail. The yellow flowers of the tree tobacco (f that is what it is (lol) really adds a lot to this picture. Excellent work Doux!
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thanks Stanley for your kind comment. yes these are tobacco tree. more details in PM.
 

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