Sunbird

Sunbird

There are approximately 100 species of sunbirds. The largest of these small birds reaches 8 inches in length. However, the majority are under 6 inches. Sharing similarities with the hummingbird, the sunbird has metallic plumage and feeds on nectar and minute insects. This is a Purplebacked Sunbird found in Africa. More than half the known species of sunbirds are found in the warm forested areas of Africa.
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