Leptocoma zeylonica

Purple-Rumped Sunbird

BirdBest Season: Jan–Nov

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About this species

The Purple-Rumped Sunbird is a common, vivid small bird of peninsular India and Sri Lanka — males gleaming with purple, green, and yellow. Found in gardens, forest edges, and flowering trees across south India. An easy and beautiful first sunbird species for wildlife visitors to any south Indian reserve. Watch Purple-Rumped Sunbirds in south India's forests and gardens. Common vivid sunbird — identification guide and best birding locations.

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Best locations for Purple-Rumped Sunbird

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Bandipur National Park

Karnataka, India

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Keoladeo National Park

Rajasthan, India

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When and Where to Photograph Purple-Rumped Sunbird

Plan field days around Jan–Nov: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Bandipur National Park.

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