Does anyone have data of spectral sensitivity of photoreceptors in the sunbird family?

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Davide M Dominoni

Look at the publication below. It's in Galliformes but I would not expect a very different response in sunbirds. But ask experts about it!

Article Vertebrate ancient opsin photopigment spectra and the avian ...

Alejandro Gonzalez Fernández de Castro

Thanks Victor and Davide for your answers!