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Sunbirds enjoying nectar at Starfruit Trees
12 Nov 2015

Sunbirds enjoying nectar at Starfruit Trees

by BESG | posted in: Feeding-plants, Sunbirds | 5

“A small flock of different sunbirds enjoying the nectar of the flowers of Starfruit trees (Averrhoa carambola). “The images at the top and above show juvenile female Crimson Sunbirds (Aethopyga siparaja siparaja) feeding on the nectar. “Above shows an adult … Continued

Crimson Sunbird, Olive-backed Sunbird
Plain Sunbird feeding on Acacia mangium arils/seeds
31 Oct 2015

Plain Sunbird feeding on Acacia mangium arils/seeds

by BESG | posted in: Feeding-plants, Sunbirds | 1

“Some of the interesting bird behaviour observed has poor documented images due to lighting and reach. I spotted this male Plain Sunbird (Anthreptes simplex) feeding on the Acacia mangium arils and seeds. “The fruit of the Acacia is a curled … Continued

Plain sunbird
Olive-backed Sunbird nest building
27 Oct 2015

Olive-backed Sunbird nest building

by BESG | posted in: Nests, Sunbirds | 0

“My wife and I were out to lunch and spotted this pair of Olive-backed Sunbirds (Cinnyris jugularis) that had built their nest in the heart of the city. “This is the third nest in the same potted plant, a Ficus, … Continued

Olive-backed Sunbird
Hummingbird Hawk Moth, Hummingbird and Sunbird
19 Sep 2015

Hummingbird Hawk Moth, Hummingbird and Sunbird

by BESG | posted in: Butterflies and Moths, Feeding-plants, Sunbirds, Videography | 1

Richard White documented a Hummingbird Hawk Moth (Macroglossum sp.) harvesting nectar at the Singapore Botanic Gardens around August 2015. The hawk moth’s feeding behavior reminded him of a hummingbird hovering in front of flowers to harvest their nectar. In both … Continued

hummingbird, sunbird
Brown-throated Sunbird and banana flowers
18 Sep 2015

Brown-throated Sunbird and banana flowers

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

Derrick Cheong’s image of the Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) about to harvest nectar from the banana flowers (Musa cultivar) adds another animal that benefits from this nectar. An earlier post lists Cave Nectar Bat (Eonycteris spelaea), Spotted House Geckos (Gekko … Continued

Brown-throated Sunbird
Purple-naped Sunbird– nectar feeding behaviour
6 Jul 2015

Purple-naped Sunbird– nectar feeding behaviour

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

“The Purple-naped Sunbird (Hypogramma hypogrammicum nuchale) is known to feed on insects. “I have previously posted observations of frugivorous behaviour (a poorly recognised behaviour) LINK, LINK and LINK. “There are no reported observations of nectar feeding. Wells (2007) states ‘I … Continued

Purple-naped Sunbird
Brown-throated Sunbird – female collecting caterpillars for young
23 Jun 2015

Brown-throated Sunbird – female collecting caterpillars for young

by BESG | posted in: Feeding chicks, Sunbirds | 0

“These images and observations are from our ‘magic’ kitchen window which allow good, close observations as the tinted glass and our wild garden combination brings many birds. When my wife calls me to the window, I have to grab my … Continued

Brown-throated Sunbird
Black-throated Sunbird – female eating flowers
2 Jun 2015

Black-throated Sunbird – female eating flowers

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

“A female Black-throated Sunbird (Aethopyga saturate waryi) collecting nesting material from cut grass and bushes (above, below). “A female was also seen eating flowers of the Poikilospermum suaveolens (Family: Urticaceae) to get the nectar. “See also HERE and HERE.” Dato’ … Continued

Black-throated Sunbird
Purple-naped Sunbird – nectar feeding
30 May 2015

Purple-naped Sunbird – nectar feeding

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

“Spotted Purple-naped Sunbirds (Hypogramma hypogrammicum nuchale) on two occasions, 1.5 km apart, feeding on the tiny flowers of this creeping epiphyte that is found on a few trees (above female, below male). “On the first instance a pair was visiting … Continued

Olive-backed Sunbird – extra metallic plumage
12 Feb 2015

Olive-backed Sunbird – extra metallic plumage

by BESG | posted in: Morphology-Develop., Sunbirds | 1

“A very friendly male Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis flammaxillaris) with the lovely chestnut-red band across the lower breast. It was in full sun which aided a clear observation of the metallic plumage. “What was curious is the extra metallic plumage … Continued

Olive-backed Sunbird

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