| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern
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| Approximate size(adult): | Length about 8–10 cm; weight ~6–8 g. A tiny, vibrant sunbird with crimson back and rump, metallic green crown, purple throat, and olive-brown wings. Females are olive-brown above and yellowish below. Has a short, down-curved bill.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | Resident and endemic to the Western Ghats of India and nearby regions, including Kerala, Goa, and southern Maharashtra. Non-migratory.
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| Migrate to: | Non-migratory; remains within its home range year-round, though it may move locally in search of flowering trees.
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| Breeding season: | December to June, peaking during the pre-monsoon and early monsoon months. Courtship involves singing, hovering displays, and chasing.
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| Breed in: | Nests are pendant, pouch-like structures made of fine grass, fibers, and cobwebs, suspended from tree branches or shrubs. Clutch size is 2 eggs, incubated mainly by the female, with both parents feeding the chicks.
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| Habitat: | Found in evergreen forests, coffee plantations, gardens, and forest edges of the Western Ghats. Often forages in flowering trees and shrubs.
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| Diet: | Feeds primarily on nectar from flowers, but also eats small insects and spiders, especially when feeding chicks. Uses its brush-tipped tongue to extract nectar efficiently.
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