pectoral tufts – Bird Ecology Study Group

7 Sep 2021

Amorous olive-backed sunbird displays orange coloured pectoral tufts

by LW Teo | posted in: birds, Courtship-Mating | 0

Olive-backed sunbird (Cynnyris jugularis) This male olive-backed sunbird was seen vocalising and displaying his pectoral tufts in our garden in Singapore. The female was no where within our sight. The energetic display and loud calls induced us to bring out … Continued

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