Sun bird

Of the small birds in Thailand, the sunbird is one of my favorites, just because of the name. It can be found almost everywhere in Thailand. It is indeed a very small bird, no larger than about 11 centimeters.

Striking is its downward curved beak. There are many often colorful species in Thailand. The most common, also often found in my garden (see photos), is the olive-backed sunbird.
With his shrill high voice he likes to make himself heard, so that you usually hear him first and only then see him. He makes a rather sloppy nest.

In the photo with the nest you see a female, which can be recognized by her yellow breast. On the yellow flowers is a male with a blue-black breast.

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