The Western Violet-backed Sunbird shows some seasonal movements to take feeding opportunities on the plants they prefer to feed on their nectar.

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The Western Violet-backed Sunbird shows some seasonal movements to take feeding opportunities on the plants they prefer to feed on their nectar. The iridenscence of the males coincides with breeding

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Size: 5500px × 3804px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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