A beautiful and colorful sunbird that I sighted right outside my lodging balcony during one my past birding trips. He was merrily foraging among the flowering plants unmindful of the curious visitors around him - half a dozen bird photographers gathered on the ground floor lawn for him.

One of the many sunbirds found around the foothills of the Himalayas. The bird is small, maybe 14-15 cms and quite beautiful to look at. It stood out among the greens with its bright yellowish orange plumage. The bird has a beautiful call and was more audible than seen. I think the bird, like most birds in the region, makes seasonal altitudinal movements in response to the weather and cold conditions.

Thanks in advance for your views, faves and feedback - much appreciated.

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Make:	Canon
Model:	Canon EOS R5
Exposure:	0.001 sec (1/1000)
Aperture:	f/4.0
ISO Speed:	1000
Focal Length:	500 mm
Lens:	EF500mm f/4L IS II USM