Purple Sunbird

Cinnyris asiaticus

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Nectariniidae

Size:

10-12 centimeters

Weight:

6-10 grams

Taxonomy:

(Latham, 1790)

Short Description:

The Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) is a small bird species found in Pakistan. Males have iridescent purple plumage with yellow underparts, while females are olive-green with yellowish undersides. They have long, slender bills adapted for feeding on nectar and insects.

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Purple Sunbirds are distributed across various regions of Pakistan, including forests, gardens, and scrublands. They are commonly found in the northern, central, and southern parts of the country.

Purple Sunbirds are highly active and agile birds, often seen flitting between flowers to feed on nectar. They are known for their acrobatic flight patterns, darting swiftly from one flower to another. During the breeding season, males perform elaborate courtship displays to attract females. They construct small cup-shaped nests using grass, leaves, and spider silk, typically in trees or shrubs.