Olive-backed Sunbird

The Olive-backed Sunbird, Cinnyris jugularis, also known as the Yellow-bellied Sunbird, is a species of sunbird found from Southern Asian to Australia.

The Olive-backed Sunbird is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Oriental whip snake having Olive-backed Sunbird for lunch - Posted by BESG on 13 September 08, Saturday Contributed by Johnny Wee Johnny Wee recently documented an oriental whip snake (Ahaetulla prasina) catching and swallowing an Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis). The catch was fast and sudden. Once firmly clasped between the jaws of the snake, there was no escape for the bird. Not even a struggle. 1153.jpg1154.jpg111152. More

Nesting of Olive-backed Sunbird in the HDB heartland - Posted by BESG on 1 March 09, Sunday Contributed by Esther Chang & Micky Lim “The building of the Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis) nest was started some weeks prior to Chinese New Year (26th January 2009) along the balcony of Esther’s HDB apartment which is on a high floor (above left). The nest building left messy bits of twigs and other materials littering the balcony. More

The Olive-backed Sunbird Cinnyris jugularis is the most common sunbird in urban areas around Borneo. It is also found in the mangroves and plantations while its altitude range goes up to 1,500m. While seemingly the closest relative we have to the hummingbirds, sunbirds here can only hover momentarily, more often perching while feeding. Their nests can often be seen hanging from telephone wires and eaves of buildings while nestings on low plants are not uncommon. More

The Olive-backed Sunbird, Cinnyris jugularis,or Burung-madu Sriganti also known as the Yellow-bellied Sunbird, but for local people in Rejang Land known as Pericit Madu. this is a species of sunbird found from Southern Asian to Australia. and this picture was taken from Talang Rimbo Baru Village,Middle Curup District, Rejang Lebong Regency. on BirdLife International (2004). Nectarinia jugularis. 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved on 02 May 2007. More

The Olive-backed Sunbird, Cinnyris jugularis, also known as the Yellow-bellied Sunbird, is a species of sunbird found from Southern Asian to Australia. The sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. Their flight is fast and direct on their short wings. Most species can take nectar by hovering, but usually perch to feed most of the time. More

Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis) = French: Souimanga à dos vert German: Grünrücken-Nektarvogel Spanish: Suimanga Dorsioliva Other common names: Yellow-breasted Sunbird (frenatus, flavigastra); Yellow-bellied Sunbird (“nominate group”); Black-breasted/Black-throated Sunbird (idenburgi) Taxonomy: Certhia jugularis Linnaeus, 1766, Philippine Islands. Genus often subsumed in Nectarinia. Forms a superspecies with C. buettikoferi, and possibly conspecific; closely related also to C. solaris, but considerable overlap in range. More

The Olive-backed Sunbird (scientific name: Nectarinia jugularis) was one of two new species of sunbirds from Hainan Island in South China first described by Robert Swinhoe, a naturalist who served as the British Consul in China between 1854 and 1873. It is very common in Singapore, where it is a resident. It was featured on the S$20 notes of the "Bird Series" currency notes that were released by the Monetary Authority of Singapore between 1976 and 1984. More

Olive-Backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis) busy with its early morning routine. Was ill-prepared for birding since the main reason for the trip was a wedding. These were shot handheld with the 300mm non VR lens & TC, turned out OK. _DSC0589 Posted by madibirder at 7:03 PM Labels: Kelantan, sunbird 5 comments: The TEFL Don said... More

0 pongs poof Many Faces of Olive-Backed Sunbird This series of Olive-back sunbird was taken earlier this month and would like to share with you the many faces of this cute little bird.This was a female sunbird standing near a hibiscus flower that almost the same size. More

Olive-backed Sunbird Nectarinia jugularis - Olive-backed Sunbird Nectarinia jugularis copyright Chaiyan Kasorndorkbua Size: 11cm Description: Male has olive-green upperparts and iridescent blue and black throat and breast. Both sexes have bright yellow lower parts. Eclipse male very similar to eclipse Purple, but dark patch does not extend beyond breast. Call: Sweet "tswi tswit". More

The Olive-backed Sunbird is common across southern China to the Philippines and Malaysia down to northeast Australia. They are small songbirds, at most 12cm long. In most subspecies, the underparts of both male and female are bright yellow, the backs are a dull brown colour. The forehead, throat and upper breast of the adult male is a dark, metallic blue-black. More

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Olive-backed sunbird Nectarinia jugularis (female) - Location: Black Mountain road, Kuranda, QLD, Australia Year: 2008 Merckdigitals catalogue number: 04-51957 Comments: More - portrait Olive-backed sunbird Nectarinia jugularis (female) - Location: Black Mountain road, Kuranda, QLD, Australia Year: 2008 Merckdigitals catalogue number: 04-51954 Comments: More More

The Olive-backed Sunbird is very bold and often builds nests close to and even in human habitation (balconies, porches, corridors). Not surprisingly then, it is among the most common Sunbirds in this region. Sunbirds survive mainly on nectar, although they may snack on the occasional insect. Their nectar extraction equipment include: a long, slender, decurved bill with fine serration along the margins of both mandibles; and a tubular, deeply cleft tongue. More

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The Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis), also known as the Yellow-bellied Sunbird, is an Asian sunbird. The Olive-backed Sunbird is common across southern China to the Philippines and Malaysia down to northeast Australia. Originally from mangrove habitat, the Olive-backed sunbird has adapted well to humans, and is now common even in fairly densely populated areas, even forming their nests in human dwellings. They are small songbirds, at most 4.75 inches long. More

Olive-backed Sunbirds Visit My Yard and Balcony in Bangkok - Olive-backed Sunbirds are common in Thailand, even in Bangkok where I live. I am often amazed that these beautiful little birds manage to thrive in such a polluted, busy, urban area but thrive they do and a pair frequently visit the few plants that I have in my yard and balcony. More

Olive-backed Sunbird mid-flight in slow motion = denosha 14 vidéos S'abonnerModifier l'abonnement Chargement… 2650 vues 2650 vues denosha — 9 juillet 2008 — Managed to catch a hovering Olive-backed Sunbird just outside my window on my balcony using a Casio EX-F1 @ 300 ... denosha — 9 juillet 2008 — Managed to catch a hovering Olive-backed Sunbird just outside my window on my balcony using a Casio EX-F1 @ 300 fps video mode. More

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