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Purple Sunbird Cinnyris asiaticus juvenile
Abbas Hasnain

Purple Sunbird Cinnyris asiaticus juvenile (Cinnyris asiaticus)

Purple Sunbird juvenile
(Cinnyris asiaticus) is a small sunbird. 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 appear all black except in some lighting when the purple iridescence becomes visible. Females are olive above and yellowish below.
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Habitat
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.
Location
Lucknow
Scientific name
Cinnyris asiaticus
Equipment used
Nikon
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Excellent capture and picture of this juvenile. It appears it has mastered the fruit eating. Fabulous bird and picture Abbas!!!
 

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Asia, Australia & Pacific Islands
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