Common Birds our friends at home

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Purple Sunbird perching at the base of Ixora flowers

The Purple Sunbird (female) (Cinnyris asiaticus) is a small sunbird.They feed mainly on nectar by hovering like a hummingbird but also take insects especially when feeding young.                                                                                                                            
Purple Sunbird (male)

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