purple sunbird female (Cinnyris asiaticus)फुलचुही

purple sunbird female
(Cinnyris asiaticus)
फुलचुही
Saryuwetland
Ayodhya
Uttar Pradesh
May 19
Nikon Gears
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This is a small bird in the sunbird family found mainly in South and Southeast Asia but extending west into parts of the Arabian peninsula. Like other sunbirds they feed mainly on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. They have a fast and direct flight and can take nectar by hovering like a hummingbird but often perch at the base of flowers. The males can appear all black in harsh sunlight but the purple iridescence is visible on closer observation or under good light conditions. Females are olive above and yellowish below.

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  1. Unknown21 May 2021 at 23:45

    शानदार जबरदस्त जिंदाबाद
    ये हमारे घर मे भी आती है। अभी तक मैं इसे हमिंग बर्ड ही समझता था। आपका ब्लॉग पढ़कर अब मैं ढेर सारी चिड़ियों को सही से पहचानने लगा हूँ।
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