Purple Sunbird
Purple Sunbird
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The Purple-rumped Sunbird is a widespread and common species in South Asia. Males are distinctive with their iridescent green upperparts, maroon breast, and a prominent glossy purple rump.
Where to spot
Common across the Indian subcontinent, including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal, inhabiting gardens, parks, cultivated areas, and open woodlands.
How to spot
Look for its bright colors, especially the purple rump and maroon breast, as it feeds on nectar. Its high-pitched calls and rapid song are good identifiers. Often seen in pairs.
When to spot
Active throughout the year. Most visible during morning and late afternoon. Easily observed at flowering plants, especially during cooler parts of the day.
Where to spot
Common across the Indian subcontinent, including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal, inhabiting gardens, parks, cultivated areas, and open woodlands.
How to spot
Look for its bright colors, especially the purple rump and maroon breast, as it feeds on nectar. Its high-pitched calls and rapid song are good identifiers. Often seen in pairs.
When to spot
Active throughout the year. Most visible during morning and late afternoon. Easily observed at flowering plants, especially during cooler parts of the day.
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This sunbird is well-adapted to urban environments and is a common sight in gardens and parks across its range, feeding on nectar from a variety of cultivated and wild flowers.
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