Loten's Sunbird
Loten's Sunbird
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21 hours ago
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The Long-billed Sunbird is a widespread species across South Asia, distinguished by its exceptionally long, decurved bill. Males are iridescent blue-black with a glossy maroon collar.
Where to spot
Common across the Indian subcontinent, including India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, inhabiting gardens, parks, cultivated areas, and open woodlands.
How to spot
Look for its long, decurved bill and dark, iridescent plumage as it feeds on nectar. Its high-pitched calls and rapid song are good identifiers. Often seen in gardens.
When to spot
Active throughout the year. Most visible during morning and late afternoon. Easily observed at flowering plants, especially during cooler parts of the day.
Where to spot
Common across the Indian subcontinent, including India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, inhabiting gardens, parks, cultivated areas, and open woodlands.
How to spot
Look for its long, decurved bill and dark, iridescent plumage as it feeds on nectar. Its high-pitched calls and rapid song are good identifiers. Often seen in gardens.
When to spot
Active throughout the year. Most visible during morning and late afternoon. Easily observed at flowering plants, especially during cooler parts of the day.
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The Long-billed Sunbird has one of the longest bills relative to its body size among all sunbirds, perfectly adapted for probing deep into tubular flowers to access nectar.
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- 1770 (Seen in the last 3 months)
- Last spotted
- 21 hours ago
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