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The Purple Sunbird, Cinnyris asiaticus, is a sunbird. The sunbirds are a

group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar,

although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. Flight is

fast and direct on their short wings. Most species can take nectar by

hovering like a hummingbird, but usually perch to feed most of the time.

Purple Sunbird is an abundant resident breeder across tropical southern

Asia from the Persian Gulf to Southeast Asia. One to three eggs are laid in a

suspended nest in a tree.

Purple Sunbirds are tiny, only 10cm long. They have medium-length thin

down-curved bills and brush-tipped tubular tongues, both adaptations to their

nectar feeding.

Zahoor,

Once again, thank you for both the lovely image and taking the time to add your naturalist's comments. They are both great appreciated.