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purple-rumped sunbird (male) - leptocoma zeylonica  Geotagged,India,Leptocoma zeylonica,Purple-rumped sunbird,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

purple-rumped sunbird (male) - leptocoma zeylonica

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The purple-rumped sunbird is a sunbird endemic to the Indian Subcontinent. Like other sunbirds, they are small in size, feeding mainly on nectar but sometimes take insects, particularly when feeding young. They can hover for short durations but usually perch to feed.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Dr Harsha Vardhan Reddy
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By Dr Harsha Vardhan Reddy

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Uploaded Mar 19, 2021. Captured Jan 18, 2021 04:52 in Unnamed Road, Pinnadari, Andhra Pradesh 515631, India.
  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/6.3
  • 1/1250s
  • ISO640
  • 600mm