Close-up of male Purple Sunbirds (Cinnyris asiaticus) sitting on century plants cover photo - 215194423

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Photo title: Close-up of male Purple Sunbirds (Cinnyris asiaticus) sitting on century plants
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The Purple Sunbirds (Cinnyris asiaticus) are small, nectar-feeding birds that belong to the sunbird family.Their extensive natural range stretches from West Asia through the Indian Subcontinent and into Southeast Asia.They inhabit thin forests, but are also found in gardens and even in dense urban areas, where they are usually observed near flowering shrubs and trees.Purple sunbirds are quite noisy, with a song that is described as a rapid rattle followed by ringing, metallic notes and calls that sound like chwit, chwin notes or humming zit zi.

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