Malaysia
Sabah, Borneo
Crimson Sunbird
Sepilok Nature Resort
02Aug2018
A tiny bird...feeds largely on
nectar by sometimes hovering
but will also take insects.
nectar by sometimes hovering
but will also take insects.
Aethopyga siparaja
(L 4.3")
Aethopyga is Greek for fire
rump; siparaja is Malay for
Crimson Sunbird.
rump; siparaja is Malay for
Crimson Sunbird.
© Patrik Å
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xeno-canto
Like hummingbirds, sunbirds at
high altitudes enter a state of
torpor at night to preserve
stored energy.
high altitudes enter a state of
torpor at night to preserve
stored energy.
(R Lederer and C Burr)
© eBird