The purple-rumped sunbird is a small nectar-feeding bird endemic to the Indian subcontinent. While the females are dull-coloured, males are flamboyant, with blue, green, crimson, purple and yellow hues.
Illustration: Ashmita Gupta
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A flitting splash of colour amidst flowers
The purple-rumped sunbird is a small nectar-feeding bird endemic to the Indian subcontinent. While the females are dull-coloured, males are flamboyant, with blue, green, crimson, purple and yellow hues.
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Photo: Hareesh J
