Feb 17
by Admin in Munnar 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, crimson-backed sunbird, Digitalfrescos, Nikkor, Nikkor 500, Nikon, Nikon D500, small sunbird, sun, sun bird, sunbird, Thattekad

Crimson-backed sunbird – Male

The crimson-backed sunbird or small sunbird is a sunbird endemic to the Western Ghats of India. Like other sunbirds, they feed mainly on nectar although they take insects, especially to feed their young. They are tiny birds that are resident and are found in forests but are particularly attracted to gardens at the edge of the forest where people grow suitable flower-bearing plants. It is classified as least concern by IUCN.
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Sep 26
by Admin in Munnar, Westernghat Endemic 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, Nikon, Nikon D750, parakeet, parrot, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, Vernal hanging parrot

Vernal Hanging Parrot

A small cute bird about 15 cm with a very short tail. This is a female of the species, the male has a red beak and small throat patch that is blue in color. This image was made in the morning and was anti light. However very happy to click this image during a family trip.
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