23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Sunbirds feeding on nectar

Two sunbirds, a juvenile male and a female sunbird feeding on nectar from a cockscomb flower, also known as plumed cockscomb flower. The sunbirds have an unique characteristic of hovering around the flower with their wings flapping, and they suck nectar from the flower simultaneously.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Kalyani, India
Camera: NIKON D750
Copyright: © DEBASHIS KUMAR