Named After Its Sweet Sound, The Crimson Sunbird Is A Precious Emerald That Shines Gorgeously

The Crimson Sunbird (Aethopyga siparaja) is one of those mesmerizing critters. With a gorgeous red coat and a beautiful sound, this charming species gives us a satisfying feeling of immersing ourselves in the embrace of Mother Nature and forgetting everything else.

Even though most sunbirds can take nectar by hovering like a hummingbird, the Crimson Sunbirds usually perch while taking nectar The males establish feeding territories on flower bearing shrubs and trees, which they aggressively defend. Many native and cultivated plants on whose flowers sunbirds feed heavily rely on them for pollination.