Wild Wings & Swampy Things

News from Wild Wings & Swampy Things; Daintree Nature Refuge

Feeding and Fluttering

Nectarinia jugularis was commonly known as Yellow-bellied Sunbird but now is referred to as Olive-backed Sunbird…….however, my friend Joanna refers to them as ‘Sunnybirds’  which I think is wonderfully descriptive.

This female was enjoying the plentiful nectar available in the flowers of Xanthostemon verticillatus – Bloomfield Penda. Read more »

1 August, 2010 Posted by | Bird Observations, Insect Life | | 4 Comments

   

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