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Cinnyris chalybeus ( Female ) I wonder the species that are found in South Africa, I'm able to see in my native place. This is just amazing. Geotagged,India,Leptocoma zeylonica,Purple-rumped sunbird Click/tap to enlarge

Cinnyris chalybeus ( Female )

I wonder the species that are found in South Africa, I'm able to see in my native place. This is just amazing.

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The Purple-rumped sunbird

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.

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Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by abhitap
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By Sunil R Agadi

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Uploaded Dec 13, 2013. Captured Oct 12, 2013 16:18 in Azad Park Road, Hosayellapur, Dharwad, Karnataka 580008, India.
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  • Canon EOS 550D
  • f/18.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO400
  • 300mm
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