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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 prabhakareight
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By prabhakareight

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Uploaded Feb 26, 2015. Captured Feb 6, 2015 11:11 in Muninagara Trail, Bengaluru, Karnataka 562112, India.
  • NIKON D3300
  • f/8.0
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO200
  • 200mm