Daintree Rainforest Wildlife
photographed at Thylogale
by David & Diane Armbrust

Yellow-bellied Sunbird (Male feeding young)
Nectorinia jugularis

Male Sunbird (Nectorinia jugularis) on nest feeding young.

The elaborate and highly decorated Sunbird's nest is constructed by the female while the male helps with the feeding of the young. Although primarily a nectar feeder Sunbirds feed their young on insects. They often build their nest close to areas of high human activity.

Size
10-12 Centimetres.

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