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From it's eclipse plumage to this beautiful breeding plumage, with long tail, the Malachite Sunbird is a beautiful bird. This shot was taken just before tw...
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From it's eclipse plumage to this beautiful breeding plumage, with long tail, the Malachite Sunbird is a beautiful bird. This shot was taken just before twilight with the last pink hues still lingering.
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