Red-chested sunbird from MwanzaI got this picture of a sunbird in my parents garden in Mwanza. It resembles the Marico sunbird, but has elongated tailfeathers. Can anyone identify it for me?
I got this picture of a sunbird in my parents garden in Mwanza. It resembles the Marico sunbird, but has elongated tailfeathers. Can anyone identify it for me?
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Posted by
Stein Nilsen
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Oct 26, 2006 11:38 AM
This could be a Tacazze Sunbird occuring in this area, where exactely did you take the photo?
In the town of Mwanza? Stein Where?
Posted by
Michael Lund Markussen
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Oct 27, 2006 07:31 AM
In the suburb Bwiru 2-3 km from the centre of Mwanza. Michael variation of Marico Sunbird !!
Posted by
Neil Baker
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Nov 23, 2006 09:36 AM
The Red-chested Sunbird is the common long tailed sunbird around the edge of Lake Victoria but have to agree that this shot would provide ID problems were it not for the elongated central tail feathers. Neil variation of Marico Sunbird !!
Posted by
Louis A. Hansen
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Sep 13, 2007 08:10 PM
Hi there. Did it end here? I would rather suggest a red-chested sunbird (erythrocerica), do admit I do not know neither the size of the bird shown on the picture or have nor any experience with the species. However, there are a few characters that would suggest red-chested: bluish upper back, relative long tail and medium long central tail feathers. Sorry if this has been sorted out long time ago - I have been away. If it has, then ignore this note and please add the final ID. Many thanks, Louis A. Hansen |
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Date of the picture
This picture was taken 25 july 2006