One more delight for the bird-watchers in Umred.
Purple-Rumped Sunbird – Nectarinia zeylonica – very common in the region.
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Size: Tiny at less than 10 cm long.
The males have a dark maroon upperside with a blue-green crown that is visible in some angles. The female has a white throat followed by yellowish breast. There is a bright green shoulder patch. The upper side is olive or brownish.
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Habitat: Scrub forest, gardens and cultivation. Often near human habitation.
