a
Red-chested Sunbird
Cinnyris erythrocercus
(L 5.25-6")
Near Lake Victoria
25Oct2014
Around Lake Victoria extending north
in Uganda and South Sudan...found in
a wide variety of moist habitats.
in Uganda and South Sudan...found in
a wide variety of moist habitats.
With a glint and glitter of colour
The sunbird quivers bright,
Then darts away to another bloom
Like a flickering arrow of light.
(Paul King)
Cinnyris is a small bird mentioned
by Hesychius; erythrocercus in
Greek means red tail.
by Hesychius; erythrocercus in
Greek means red tail.
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