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Purple Sunbird and Butea monosperma

on 27th February 2017

SunbirdPu-Butea monosperma [Santi Xayyasith]

Santi Xayyasith’s images show the Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) takes nectar from flowers of Butea monosperma, commonly known as Flame of the Forest and Bastard Teak. The tree is a member of the legume family and has bright orange-red flowers.

SunbirdPu-Butea monosperma [Santi Xayyasith]

Purple Sunbird takes small insects, spiders, fruits and flower nectar (Cheke & Mann, 2008). Of flower nectar, a few plants are listed but no mention of Butea monosperma.

Santi Xayyasith
Thailand
8th February 2017

Reference:
Cheke, R. A. & C. F. Mann, 2008. Family Nectariniidae (Sunbirds). In: del Hoyo, J., A. Elliott & D. A. Christie (eds.), Handbook of the birds of the world. Vol. 13. Penduline-tits to Shrikes. Lynx Editions, Barcelona. Pp. 196-320.

This post is a cooperative effort between Birds, Insects N Creatures Of Asia and BESG to bring the study of birds and their behavior through photography and videography to a wider audience.

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YC Wee

Dr Wee played a significant role as a green advocate in Singapore through his extensive involvement in various organizations and committees: as Secretary and Chairman for the Malayan Nature Society (Singapore Branch), and with the Nature Society (Singapore) as founding President (1978-1995). He has also served in the Nature Reserve Board (1987-1989), Nature Reserves Committee (1990-1996), National Council on the Environment/Singapore Environment Council (1992-1996), Work-Group on Nature Conservation (1992) and Inter-Varsity Council on the Environment (1995-1997). He is Patron of the Singapore Gardening Society and was appointed Honorary Museum Associate of the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (LKCNHM) in 2012. In 2005, Dr Wee started the Bird Ecology Study Group. With more than 6,000 entries, the website has become a valuable resource consulted by students, birdwatchers and researchers locally and internationally. The views and opinions expressed in this article are his own, and do not represent those of LKCNHM, the National University of Singapore or its affiliated institutions.

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