9 Aug 2012

Brown-throated Sunbird and the fruits of the Pagoda Flower

by BESG | posted in: Feeding-plants, Sunbirds | 0

Lena Chow‘s video clip shows a Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) taking the fruits of the Pagoda Flower (Clerodendrum paniculatum).

“Brown-throated Sunbirds are primarily nectar feeders, but once in a while they treat themselves to a berry…,” wrote Lena.

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