Sunbird <i>Cyanomitra oritis</i> during Nectar Foraging on <i>Impatiens frithii</i> (VIDEO)

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When a bird forages on nectar, the flower twists as the spur complies with the shape of the bird's bill. In consequence, pollen is placed in an unusual location on the bird's body -- the ventral surface of its bill or head.

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<i>Current Biology</i>, Barto&#353; et al.

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