1. The cock Malachite Sun Bird {Nectarinia famosa) has brilliant 



metallic green plumage, and is one of Nature's most beautiful 

 living jewels. 



2. Malachite Sun Bird (female), with plumage of a sombre hue. 



3. Scarlet-chested Sun Bird {Cinnyris gutturalis). The beauty of the male 



of this species transcends the imagination of num. 



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