| English Name | Latine Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Temminck Sunbird | Aethopyga temminckii | Ecosystem Leuser, Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia. |
The Sumatran highlands always offer stunning beauty for birdwatchers. When birdwatching in the Sumatran highlands, every step holds the potential to find unique species that can only be found in dense tropical forests. One such encounter is the Temminck Sunbird, a tiny bird that can amaze anyone who sees it.
The Temminck Sunbird is a beautiful small bird (L 10-13 cm) from the Nectariniidae family, which is characterized by bright colors and nectar feeders. The male Temminck Sunbird is very prominent with its bright red feathers on the chest and belly, while the female tends to be duller in color with olive green shades on the upper body. This bird can be found in mountainous areas, at altitudes below 3000 meters.
The Sumatran highlands with its dense tropical forests provide an ideal habitat for the Temminck Sunbird to forage and breed. This bird is usually seen in low to medium canopy trees, seeking nectar from a variety of flowers. In addition, Temminck Sunbird occasionally catches small insects, and is often seen in flocks with other bird species while searching for food.
This beautiful bird is more often found in areas that are relatively rarely touched by humans. In Sumatra, its presence is spread across a number of mountain forests such as Mount Leuser and Kerinci Seblat National Park. The uniqueness of the Temminck Sunbird is its tendency to choose brightly colored flowers, which makes them very important pollinators in the Sumatran forest ecosystem.
Finding a Temminck Sunbird in its natural habitat is an unforgettable experience. When making observations, their soft sounds are often heard first, as if to indicate their presence among the leaves. Their distinctive call sounds guide bird watchers to get closer until they can finally see the beauty of this small bird. With agile movements, they move from one branch to another, looking for flowers rich in nectar while occasionally making small, cheerful sounds.
During this encounter, the charm of the red color contrasting with the green leaves and the natural atmosphere of the mountain forest further strengthens the impression of the extraordinary natural beauty of Sumatra. In moments like these, the presence of the Temminck Sunbird is a symbol of life that continues to grow amidst environmental challenges that threaten their habitat.
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| Camera | Lens |
|---|---|
| Canon 60D | Sigma 150-500 mm |
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The color of the bird that you found is very beautiful, very charming.
Thanks 🙏🏻
you're welcome, brother.
How are you dear friend @tediwahyudi good morning
What an impressive bird you have found, I love the combination of colors of its feathers
Beautiful photographs
Thank you very much @jlufer, your appreciation is an encouragement for me.👍
Thank you very much 🙏
Beautiful birds with amazing color combinations.
Thank you very much @dzaky12 🙏
You're welcome @tediwahyudi
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