Sunbirds
Sunbirds - Order: Passeriformes Family: Nectariniidae - Complete List
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Sunbirds and Spiderhunters are a family of very small passerine birds. There are 132 species in 15 genera, and most males are beautifully colored. The family is distributed throughout Africa, southern Asia and just reaches northern Australia. Most sunbirds feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. Fruit is also part of the diet of some species. Their flight is fast and direct on their short wings. Adapted from Wikipedia.
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Green-tailed Sunbird
Male
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Green-tailed Sunbird
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Grey-breasted Spiderhunter
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Grey-breasted Spiderhunter
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Grey-breasted Spiderhunter
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Johanna's Sunbird
Male
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Johanna's Sunbird
Male
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Little Spiderhunter
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Little Spiderhunter
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Long-billed Spiderhunter
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Loten's Sunbird
Male
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Malachite Sunbird
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Malachite Sunbird
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Malachite Sunbird
Male
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Malachite Sunbird
Male
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Malachite Sunbird
Immature Male
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Malachite Sunbird
Male
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Mangrove Sunbird
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Mangrove Sunbird
Male
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Marico Sunbird
Male
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Marico Sunbird
Male
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Marico Sunbird
Female
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Marico Sunbird
Male
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Marico Sunbird
Male
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Metallic-winged Sunbird
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Mrs. Gould's Sunbird
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Nile Valley Sunbird
Female
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Nile Valley Sunbird
Male
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