Purple Sunbird

Every year this bird makes nest in the same place that is on a branch of an Arocaria plant planted in a pot and kept on the terrace of my house.Their nest building activity starts in the month of May.

The Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus)

The Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) is a small sunbird. Like other sunbirds they feed mainly on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young.

Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology