Sunbirds in my Singapore neighbourhood

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When: November 2025 Weather: Hot 28C

OM1 mk2 150-400Zuiko F4

Wanted to try out Lightroom Classic so went out to shoot a few birds in my neighbourhood…..

A colorful bird with a bright red head and chest perched on a yellow bamboo pole, surrounded by green foliage.
taken a few weeks ago in my garden, our national bird, the rather wet crimson sunbird is resplendent with his blue crown and moustaches!
A yellow bird perched on a branch amidst green leaves.
This is the common non-breeding male olive backed sunbird showing eclipse plumage..the throat is usually dark blue purple when breeding
A small yellow bird perched on a branch among green leaves, with a blurred background.
the female olive-backed sunbird…note the black eye and the curved beak
A colorful bird perched on a branch, featuring a bright yellow belly and a mix of blue and brown plumage.
and the always pretty male brown throated sunbird…
A colorful bird perched on a branch, showcasing vibrant feathers in green, blue, yellow, and brown.
the brown throated sunbird has a less curved beak and a red eye…..
A bird perched on a branch with green leaves in the background.
Female sunbirds are very similar…but this is the female brown throated sunbird ..note the shorter less curved beak and the red eye
A close-up of a small bird perched on a branch surrounded by green leaves, set against a soft, light blue background.
female brown throated sunbird

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