Latest on Katavi sunbird [2 Attachments]

Latest on Katavi sunbird [2 Attachments]
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> tks Adam
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> with no yellow on view this does look good for Mariqua..........an aberrant individual ??? what birds is it associating with ? any females ? what sunbirds is it interacting with ? defending flowers against who ?
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> Neil
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Adam Kennedy
> To: tanzaniabirds@yahoogroups.com ; Neil and Liz Baker
> Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 7:00 PM
> Subject: Latest on Katavi sunbird
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> Hi Neil et al.,
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> Our sunbird didn?t fancy having his photo taken much today so just some poor quality crops from afar but hopefully you will be able to see some of his newer features, namely;
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> *An incredibly blue iridescence to his back and collar
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> * Reduced vibrance of yellow patches but these have been extending down the flanks.
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> As per Marc?s suggestion, I?m also trying to get close enough to record the voice but I?m having to use a camera to do so and it?s not quite happening for me. Will continue to try though.
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> Cheers
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> Adam
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> Neil and Liz Baker, Tanzania Bird Atlas, P.O. Box 1605, Iringa, Tanzania.
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