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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 Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Sep 1, 2021. Captured Aug 31, 2021 05:22 in 3CC8+F8G, Bagalur, Karnataka 586123, India.
  • NIKON D750
  • f/9.0
  • 1/125s
  • ISO560
  • 600mm