Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) Female – Gujarat, India | Bird Photography

Description

The Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) female is a small and attractive nectar-feeding bird commonly found across the Indian subcontinent. Unlike the striking metallic purple-black breeding male, the female has a more subtle olive-brown upper body and pale yellowish underparts, making her an interesting subject for bird photographers.

This original wildlife photograph captures a female Purple Sunbird in Gujarat, India, showcasing the delicate appearance of one of the region’s familiar sunbirds.

Purple Sunbirds are highly adapted for feeding on flowers. Their slender, curved bill and brush-tipped tongue help them obtain nectar from a wide variety of flowers. They also feed on insects and spiders, particularly when raising young.

The species is adaptable and can be found in gardens, groves, cultivated areas, scrubland, open woodland, light forests and residential landscapes. This adaptability makes the Purple Sunbird a familiar part of Gujarat’s birdlife.

The State of India’s Birds 2025 assessment classifies the Purple Sunbird as Low Priority in India, with a Least Concern global conservation status and Schedule II protection under India’s Wildlife Protection Act. It is classified as a resident and local migrant species with a non-specialized habitat preference.

Product Details

Common Name: Purple Sunbird
Scientific Name: Cinnyris asiaticus
Family: Nectariniidae
Type: Sunbird / Nectar-feeding Bird
Sex: Female
Location: Gujarat, India
Status: Resident & local migrant
Habitat: Gardens, agricultural areas, scrubland, open woodland, light deciduous forest, parks and residential areas
Diet: Primarily flower nectar, along with insects and spiders
Global Conservation Status: Least Concern
Indian Conservation Priority: Low Priority
Wild Life Protection Act: Schedule II
Photographer: Amarjeetsinh Jhala

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