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Variable Sunbird
Fairly common breeder in
equatorial Africa...much
regional variation.
Cinnyris venustus*
(L 4-4.5")
Near Lake Baringo
30Oct2014
Lake Naivasha Country Club
20Oct2014
Boulevard Hotel
Nairobi
17Oct2014
*formerly Nectarina venusta
Sunbirds are small Old World birds
which feed mostly on nectar
although they will take insects.
female
Cinnyris is a small bird mentioned
by Hesychius; venustus in Latin
means beautiful, charming.
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Macaulay
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