PURPLE SUNBIRD

Scientic Name : Nectarina asiatica

Local Names : Kenneele hugubbi , Makaranda chame

Habitat : Commonly seen on trees , creepers etc,

Size : Sparrow(-)

Feeding : Feeds on spider , insects , nectar.


Breeding : 2 – 3 eggs

Nesting : Throughout the year.
It builds its nests on the branches of trees and creepers.

Feathers : Male is light brown coloured while
Female is purple coloured.

Egg Colour : Greyish or grayish white

Call : A shrap “Wich- Wich” , in breeding male “Cheewit”.

Cluthes : 2 - 3





REDVENTED BULBUL

Scientic Name : Pycnonotus cafer

Local Names : Pikalaara , Bulbul

Habitat : Commonly found in gardens , scrub and well wooded areas.

Size : Myna- 20 cm

Feeding : Feeds on fruits , vegetables and insects.

Breeding : The bird lays 2 – 3 eggs


Nesting : February – May.
Builds a cup shaped nest of slender twigs and roots placed in low bushes. Feathers : It is brown and white coloured bird with a black crest.

Egg Colour : Pinkish white with purplish brown.

Call : -

Cluthes : 2 – 3