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The Purple-rumped Sunbird

Leptocoma zeylonica

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Field Notes

Description:

They are small in size, feeding mainly on nectar. Males are brightly colored but females are olive above and yellow to buff below.

Habitat:

This species is found in a variety of habitats with trees, including scrub and cultivation.

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Birds of the World
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The Birds of Kerala
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Bio-Diversity of Western Ghats
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PublishedJuly 31, 2013

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