Sahul Sunbird (Cinnyris frenatus frenatus) - 20221014-12

            Tiny and active sunbird of forest edges, parks, and gardens; ranges from Sulawesi east to the northern Moluccas, New Guinea, and northeastern Australia. Both sexes have a plain olive back, a yellow belly, and white tail edges that are flared out in flight. The male flashes an iridescent blue throat while the female has a yellow throat and eyebrow. In parts of range, female Sahul may be confused with female Black Sunbird; note that species’ unmarked gray head and shorter, less curved bill. Gives a buzzy, twittering song, as well as a rising “dwee”, a familiar sound even in cities. Formerly grouped with other, closely related species under “Olive-backed Sunbird.”  (eBird)
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The only Sunbird in Australia, and only in NE Queensland, this tiny beauty is common throughout its SE Asia range.

This female was busy trying to kill this enormous bug by bashing it against the branch and waving it around vigorously.  She was ultimately successful.

Daintree River, Queensland, Australia.  October 2022.
Eagle-Eye Tours - Eastern Australia.
Daintree River Cruises.
   

Taken in: Australia / Queensland / Daintree (show map)

Taken on: October 14, 2022

Tags:

Eagle-Eye Tours

Australia

Nectariniidae

Female

Adult

Cinnyris jugularis frenatus

Olive-backed Sunbird

Grünrücken-Nektarvogel

Suimanga Dorsioliva

Souimanga à dos vert

Least Concern « less

Sets appears in: • Australia • Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae)

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Camera: Canon EOS R6, f/11.0, 1/500 sec, 800mm, ISO 5000 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS R6
Lens:	RF800mm F11 IS STM
Aperture:	f/11.0
Exposure Time:	0.002 sec (1/500)
Focal Length:	800mm
ISO:	5000
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop 2023 Windows
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