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Purple Sunbird (Eclipse Plumage/ Non-breeding Plumage) The purple sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) is a little sunbird. Like other sunbirds they feed primarily on nectar, despite the fact that they will also acquire insects, especially when feeding youthful. They have a quick and direct flight and can choose nectar by hovering like a hummingbird but frequently perch… Continue reading 20180124-0I7A9660

Purple Sunbird (Eclipse Plumage/ Non-breeding Plumage) The purple sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) is a little sunbird. Like other sunbirds they feed primarily on nectar, although they will also choose insects, particularly when feeding youthful. They have a quick and direct flight and can take nectar by hovering like a hummingbird but normally perch at the foundation… Continue reading 20180124-0I7A9664

Purple Sunbird (Eclipse Plumage/ Non-breeding Plumage) The purple sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) is a tiny sunbird. Like other sunbirds they feed generally on nectar, despite the fact that they will also take insects, specifically when feeding young. They have a quick and direct flight and can consider nectar by hovering like a hummingbird but frequently perch… Continue reading 20180124-0I7A9668

Purple Sunbird (Eclipse Plumage/ Non-breeding Plumage) The purple sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) is a little sunbird. Like other sunbirds they feed generally on nectar, although they will also acquire bugs, in particular when feeding younger. They have a rapidly and immediate flight and can get nectar by hovering like a hummingbird but frequently perch at the… Continue reading 20180124-0I7A9663

Purple Sunbird (Eclipse Plumage/ Non-breeding Plumage) The purple sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) is a smaller sunbird. Like other sunbirds they feed mainly on nectar, whilst they will also just take insects, specifically when feeding younger. They have a rapid and immediate flight and can choose nectar by hovering like a hummingbird but often perch at the… Continue reading 20180124-0I7A9673