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
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Uploaded Nov 24, 2013. Captured Aug 10, 2013 10:22 in Azad Park Road, Hosayellapur, Dharwad, Karnataka 580008, India.
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