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Paramvir Singh
03-03-2019, 03:56 PM
Saw this beautiful bird in Goa. The Crimson Backed Sunbird (Leptocoma minima) is endemic to the Western Ghats of India.
Can anyone help me identify the flowers?
Nikon D850, 80-400G

Mrudul Godbole
04-03-2019, 08:55 AM
Love the bright colours. The pink-violet patches on the throat and the broad red breast band nicely documented. The underside from the breast below is very faint yellow in this case. A slight head turn would have helped to enhance the eye contact further. Thanks for sharing.

Prashant Gandhi
05-03-2019, 11:59 AM
Great shot, Paramvir Singh ji! This little bird is so beautiful! All the colors are so bright and attractive. Lovely photo! :)

Sabyasachi Patra
07-03-2019, 11:30 AM
This may be Bee balm flower which is not a native of India. Botanical name Monarda didyma, family Lamiaceae.

A part of its protruding tongue is seen in the image. Agree with the previous comments. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi