The male Western Violet-backed Sunbird looks dark most of the time until the sunlight catches the iridescent feather on the back.
The male Western Violet-backed Sunbird looks dark most of the time until the sunlight catches the iridescent feather on the back. They are regional migrants and breed late in the rainy season when flowers and insects abound.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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