Crimson Sunbird, Cebu, Philippines

Nilo Arribas Jr. PBP Trustee Posts: 1,010	Crimson Sunbird, Cebu, Philippines Jan 1, 2008 13:21:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Jan 1, 2008 13:21:47 GMT Hello Gang, Just want to share my documentary shots of the Male and Female Crimson Sunbird [Aethopyga siparaja magnifica] taken here in Cebu. MALE FEMALE
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Romy Ocon Administrator Posts: 8,011	Crimson Sunbird, Cebu, Philippines Jan 1, 2008 14:57:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Romy Ocon on Jan 1, 2008 14:57:16 GMT Nice captures, Nilo... this is my first time to see a pic of the female.
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Crimson Sunbird, Cebu, Philippines Jan 1, 2008 16:50:37 GMT

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Post by steve pryor on Jan 1, 2008 16:50:37 GMT

Nilo,
A kind of strange request. The next time you come across these - try and get some shots from the back side - the Philippine taxon magnifica is particular for the coloration of the back and the rump (of the male bird).

Steve

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Post by Nilo Arribas Jr. on Jan 1, 2008 13:21:47 GMT

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Post by steve pryor on Jan 1, 2008 16:50:37 GMT