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
By Sunil R Agadi
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Uploaded Nov 23, 2013. Captured Aug 14, 2013 13:22 in Main Road, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka 580005, India.
