19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
A shimmering male sunbird sits on the branch of a Scarlet Cordia tree, making chirrupy birdcalls.
A shiny Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris-asiaticus) sits on the branch of a Scarlet Cordia tree with its glossy metallic blue plumage shining brightly against the orange-red flowers of the tree. The breeding male has purple-black underparts which can be clearly seen in the picture. Its bill is open because he’s making chirrupy birdcalls to attract a female.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 05.2021 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2021 |
Photo Location: | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates |
Camera: | NIKON D5500 |
Copyright: | © Chandana Roy |