Coconut Hummingbird (Manggar)

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Hummingbirds Coconut are hummingbird species that have a moderate posture of 13 cm. For hummingbirds this type has a larger beak when compared with other types of hummingbirds. In terms of sound is not much different from other types, but hummingbirds manggar has a characteristic of a tightly packed, squeaky and quite loud. With a distinctive voice that makes this type of hummingbirds are often used as a master for other birds.

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Like other types of birds of honey, of course, hummingbirds of coconut or manggar also has a color metall feathers are shiny and distinctive. In the coconut palm metallic color is decorate on the head to the back of the neck with a beautiful blue color shine. Moreover, if the color metallic hair is exposed to sun exposure it will emit the beauty of the color that looks so shiny that oily.

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The coconut hummingbird has the Latin name Anthreptes malacensis. many found in mangrove forests, coconut plantations and coastal areas. These birds include protected animals, because they have a role in pollination of flowers naturally.

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For hummingbirds coconut males have the characteristics of a shining crown color, while the wing cover section has a bright purple color. The cheeks and chin are brown and the bottom is yellow. For the female has the upper body color of the green olive and the lower body is yellow as well as the stud.

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Food Coconut Hummingbird

  • Bananas. This coconut-type hummingbird likes sweet foods, because in the habitat of honey-eaters. Food that is suitable given is a banana.

  • Sugar Water. In addition to sugar water banana can also be a food alternative that is quite preferred by hummingbirds.

  • Kroto. Kroto is very good for EF because it contains many proteins and vitamins that are needed by the body.

Coconut Hummingbird (Manggar) | Ecency