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 Feb 7, 2014. Captured Feb 3, 2014 11:01 in KEB Road, Ilkal, Karnataka 587125, India.