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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 Ganesh Seshachar
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By Ganesh Seshachar

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Uploaded Apr 8, 2015. Captured Mar 13, 2015 09:16 in Gunjur Palya Road, Gunjur, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560087, India.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/6.3
  • 1/800s
  • ISO800
  • 500mm