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Flaming Sunbird (Aethopyga flagrans) by alabang, on Flickr

The Flaming Sunbird (Aethopyga flagrans) is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines.

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Male: Very colourful feathers.

Female: Less colourful feathers.

Philippine Birds

Source: [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flaming_Sunbird[/url]

Location: [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Ba%C3%B1os,_Laguna[/url]

Settings: 1/250 ƒ/5.6 ISO 320 800mm


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Why this awkward pose?

In the first 100 exposure of this bird I have so far, this is the best image to show off the sunbird's colorful throat.

Why did you go birding on a workday?

I went birding on a workday so I could bring my cousin's kids (aged 5 to 17) to a forested area near their sister's home (30km away) as a respite from Category 5 Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda. You see these kids are survivors of the said Super Typhoon. Though their homes in Tacloban City just experienced very minor typhoon damage their schools were completely destroyed and many of their friends, classmates and neighbors are among the more than 5,800 dead and more than 1,700 missing.

How can you (yes YOU) can help?

Go to your nearest Red Cross or directly to http://www.redcross.org.ph/donate and donate. Any amount is help.



Dec 04, 2013 at 11:59 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Flaming Sunbird (Aethopyga flagrans)


Well it looks like you did a great job of capturing it's namesake at this angle. Love seeing all the exotic birds that you post here.

TFS
Geoff



Dec 05, 2013 at 07:06 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Flaming Sunbird (Aethopyga flagrans)


Great capture of the flaming chest. I also appreciate the context as my brother and his family are living in Philippines.


Dec 05, 2013 at 08:11 AM
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Great capture of the flaming chest. I also appreciate the context as my brother and his family are living in Philippines.


Dec 05, 2013 at 08:11 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Flaming Sunbird (Aethopyga flagrans)


Colorful belly on that bird. Nice shot Paolo.


Dec 05, 2013 at 08:44 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Flaming Sunbird (Aethopyga flagrans)


Very iridescent, typical of sunbirds. I'd like to see some different poses! Don


Dec 05, 2013 at 01:02 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Flaming Sunbird (Aethopyga flagrans)


Thanks Geoff braam KColett and Don.

Here's a photo of it feeding.


Flaming Sunbird (Aethopyga flagrans) by alabang, on Flickr

Settings: 1/50 ƒ/5.6 ISO 2500 800mm

I do not know what flower it is. Anyone want to take a stab at it?



Dec 05, 2013 at 10:35 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Flaming Sunbird (Aethopyga flagrans)


Love the second one, but the first is the best as it is the star of the shot not the flower. They are both excellent.


Dec 05, 2013 at 10:37 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Flaming Sunbird (Aethopyga flagrans)


what a beautiful bird, nice captures


Dec 06, 2013 at 04:04 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Flaming Sunbird (Aethopyga flagrans)


I really like the unique view of the first picture. In the second one, the flower is gorgeous! ! Lots of beautiful colors! A treat for my eyes


Dec 06, 2013 at 04:15 AM
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Thanks quinnk brian and rick.


Flaming Sunbird (Aethopyga flagrans) by alabang, on Flickr

The Flaming Sunbird (Aethopyga flagrans) is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family. It is endemic to the Philippines.

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Male: Very colourful feathers.

Female: Less colourful feathers.

Philippine Birds

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flaming_Sunbird

Location: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Ba%C3%B1os,_Laguna

Settings: 1/60 ƒ/5.6 ISO 5000 800mm




Dec 10, 2013 at 11:04 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Flaming Sunbird (Aethopyga flagrans)


Lovely set of a beautiful bird.

George



Dec 11, 2013 at 03:57 PM





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