Meet the birds who derive their name from the Sun
It was a pleasant day in Amritsar, the Holy City, when we saw a group of tiny vibrant birds hovering inside thickets of plants. The birds were very active and displaying shining violet and olive colours. They drew our attention and without losing time we were chasing them with our camera. Some of the amazing snaps are presented here for connoisseurs like you highlighting beauty & action of these small birds who derived their name from the Sun and known as “ SUNBIRDS “.
Special features of “Purple Sunbirds”
(Cinnyris asiaticus)
· Sunbirds belong to a family of ‘Nectariniidae’ of passerine birds. While they mainly drink nectar from flowers, also intake insects and small plants. Being a ‘passerine’. they possess toes in such a way - three pointing forward and one backward.
· Small in size i.e. 3 to 8 inches in length.
· Long, thin, down-curved bills, brushed-tipped tongues for nectivory,
· Brightly coloured and having metallic sheen.
· Male Purple Sunbirds display bright purple colour while female sunbirds display olive above and yellowish below. Normally seen in pairs or small groups.
· Very active and having fast movement – catch attention of bird’s lovers.
· Talkative birds , song consists of rattles and metallic sounding.
The Purple Sunbirds are true to their name – full of energy like the Sun, glow shine colour, sharp sound , very loving and attracting…….an inspiration for all.
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