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Purple-rumped sunbirds are tiny at less than 10 cm long. They have medium-length thin down-curved bills and brush-tipped tubular tongues, both adaptations to their nectar feeding.

more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple-rumped_sunbird

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Jivko Nakev

Lion

Very nice photo, @gsachar! Do you have another photo of this beautiful tree? If I am not mistaken, this is Indian Coral Tree - Erythrina variegata! Posted 10 years ago
1. Ganesh Seshachar
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you Jivko!
  Yes it is the Coral Tree and I don't have image of full tree, I'm planning to visit this place again some time this month, will definitely share the photo. Have great weekend.
  Posted 10 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Great shot! I see a focal length of 600mm, wondering what lens you use? Posted 10 years ago
1. Ganesh Seshachar
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you
  I'm using Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 SP Di VC USD for Nikon
  more: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/hands-reviews/hands-review-tamron-150-600mm-f5-63-sp-di-vc-usd-canon
  http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Tamron/Ntt/SP+150-600mm+f5-6.3+Di+USD/N/0 Posted 10 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Thanks, that's quite some range! Posted 10 years ago

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 Ganesh Seshachar