Nectariniidae

The Nectariniidae are very small 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.

Purple Sunbird

(Cinnyris Asiaticus)

जांभळा शिंजीर, जांभळा सूर्यपक्षी, चुमका, फुलचुखी

शकर खोरा, बैंगनी शक्करखोरा

Purple-Rumped Sunbird

(Leptocoma Zeylonica)

सूर्यपक्षी, शिंजीर, जांभळ्या पुठ्ठ्याचा शिंजीर

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Crimson-Backed Sunbird

(Leptocoma Minima)

Small Sunbird

छोटा सूर्यपक्षी, छोटा शिंजीर

छोटा शकर खोरा