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Ruby-cheeked Sunbird

Ruby-cheeked Sunbird – family unit
5 Jan 2019

Ruby-cheeked Sunbird – family unit

by BESG | posted in: Morphology-Develop., Sunbirds | 0

“I observed two different family units of Ruby-cheeked Sunbird (Chalcoparia singalensis interposita); one had juveniles near-adult plumage. This pair had juveniles just beginning to moult into adults . “The above shows the adult male with brilliant metallic emerald-green head and … Continued

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Ruby-cheeked Sunbird – hunting for spiders…
16 Jul 2018

Ruby-cheeked Sunbird – hunting for spiders…

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

“The Ruby-cheeked Sunbird (Chalcoparia singalensis interposita) is one of the jewels of the jungle and always a delight to watch. “Above is an adult male hunting spiders for his brood of two fledglings. He was exploring spider webs and adjacent … Continued

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Ruby-cheeked Sunbird – frugivory
8 Mar 2017

Ruby-cheeked Sunbird – frugivory

by BESG | posted in: Feeding-plants, Sunbirds | 2

“I observed another episode of frugivory by Ruby-cheeked Sunbirds (Chalcoparia singalensis interposita) today. “Most literature supports insect and nectar feeding for this sunbird but I have observed fruit feeding more often than nectar feeding (insects are most common). In the … Continued

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Ruby-cheeked Sunbird – nest building
24 Aug 2014

Ruby-cheeked Sunbird – nest building

by BESG | posted in: Nests | 0

“I have seen quite a number of the nests of the Ruby-cheeked Sunbird (Anthreptes singalensis interposita). The majority at this location are situation adjacent to a river. “This nest was located 2.5 meters up in the outer foliage of a … Continued

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