Least ConcernPalestine Sunbird
Cinnyris osea
One of the 5 sunbirds on WAnimals
Birds · Passeriformes · Nectariniidae
Cinnyris asiaticus
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The purple sunbird is one of the commonest birds in the gardens of the Indian subcontinent. The male in breeding plumage is a metallic purple and blue that looks almost black depending on the light, and outside the breeding season he moults into an olive yellow with a dark central stripe on the breast. It feeds on nectar and small insects and is a regular pollinator of several garden plants.
Weight
7 g – 12 g
Size
10 cm – 12 cm
Life expectancy
7 years
Diet
Nectarivore
Feeds mainly on flower nectar.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
In pairs
Usually lives in pairs, sometimes for life.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: https://www.iucnredlist.org/ | https://animaldiversity.org/ | https://es.wikipedia.org/
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