In early January, along the Zhafang River in Linxiang District, Lincang, Yunnan Province on the Chinese mainland, nature photographers captured a vibrant moment: Mrs. Gould’s sunbird flitting among cherry blossoms. Often nicknamed the ’hummingbird of Asia’, this tiny nectar-feeder lit up the pale pink petals with its iridescent plumage 🌸🐦.
A nationally protected species on the Chinese mainland, Mrs. Gould’s sunbird is named after Elizabeth Gould, the talented artist behind the beautiful lithographs in her husband John Gould’s ornithology books 📚✨. Watching this quick mover dart from bloom to bloom makes you feel like you’re witnessing a living painting.
Whether you’re a birdwatching pro or just love spotting unique wildlife, keep an eye out next time you’re in Yunnan. Mrs. Gould’s sunbird is a reminder that even in winter, nature knows how to put on a show 🎥🏞️!
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