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Scarlet Tufted Malachite
Sunbird
There are 105
species of sunbirds. The Scarlet Tufted Malachite Sunbird is a rare species
that is found in a very limited area of the mountain and alpine regions
of South East Africa. It is a resident of remote uplands of mount Kenya
and mount Kilimanjaro where it gathers nectar from giant lobelias.
It pierces
flowers at the base from the outside to obtain the nectar. Sunbird bills
have fine serrations at the tip for holding insects. Their tongues are tubular
with the tip split into a fork for extracting nectar.
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#187
~Nectarinia johnstoni~
Lifesize Bird:
Length 11" x Wing Span 7"
This
sculpture is depicted in flight and is suspended by forty test
monofilament line. It is crafted from aluminum and painted with acrylic
liquetex fine art paint. The vibrant colors and the iridescent glitter
make this sunbird a piece that shines. The artist's ability to capture
the spirit of his subject in his sculptures truly shows in this little
beauty.
$
550.
FREE Shipping in the Continental United States
Like all of Daniel's sculptures, this
is a handcrafted one of a kind original. Purchase includes a letter of authenticity
signed by the artist.
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