Crimson Sunbird (Aethopyga siparaja)
Image: Dave Hinchliffe
Last Observed: January 2009 – Koh Chang
Last Observed By: Dave Hinchliffe
The Crimson Sunbird is a member of the nectar-feeding sunbird family of birds. These tiny birds occupy a similar evolutionary niche to the better-known hummingbirds of the Americas. The look similar and have very fast-beating wings that allow them to hover and use their long bills to feed on nectar.
The adult crimson sunbird only grows up to 11cm in length and has a brilliant red colouration of head, breast and back..
