The vivid iridescent sheen of the male Red-chested Sunbird displays to partners and possible rivals for territorry. They are constantly on the move fe


The vivid iridescent sheen of the male Red-chested Sunbird displays to partners and possible rivals for territory. They are constantly on the move feeding on nectar and singing to display their reflective brilliance


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Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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