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Leptocoma zeylonica
Purple-rumped Sunbirds are tiny at less than 10 cm long. They have medium-length thin down-curved bills and brush-tipped tubular tongues, both adaptations to their nectar feeding. Purple-rumped Sunbirds are sexually dimorphic. (From Wikipedia)
This species is found in a variety of habitats with trees, including scrub and cultivation and is usually absent from dense forest. (From Wikipedia)
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A beautiful bird....
Sweet!
Nice snap,
Welcome to Noah,