Sunbirds are much smaller than the house sparrow. The Purple-rumped Sunbird is quite common in these regions. The male is more colorful, the head and upper parts of the body are of a shiny purple color, with yellow colored abdomen. Female has greenish brown body with yellow abdomen. The birds are found in pairs and flit restlessly in search of flowering plants. These photographs of the male bird, were taken when it was perched on the window grill, near the jasmine plant.
These are superb photos of a beautiful bird whose curved bill must mean it dips into fruit. Very nice shots.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes, it uses its beak into flowers in search of nectar.
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