Cinnyris erythrocera

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The iridescent plumage of the males and the decurved bills are diagnostic of the sunbird family and this male Red chested Sunbird is a particulalry spectacular species

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Size: 5200px × 3461px
Location: Mweya Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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