Palestine Sunbird, National Bird Wildlife Poster Card

Dappled sunlight filtered through the acacia trees of Dana Biosphere Reserve, catching the iridescent feathers of a male Palestine Sunbird. He perched precariously on a flowering oleander, his metallic blue plumage shimmering like a jewel. With a high-pitched, jingling song that echoed through the dry valley, he advertised his presence. His head darted back and forth, searching for a flash of olive-brown amongst the leaves - the telltale sign of a potential mate. Every few moments, he'd puff out his orange breast tufts, a fleeting display meant to dazzle any passing female seeking a suitable partner. "CC BY-SA 4.0" by Charles James Sharp, British wildlife photographer.