Note: Bird migrations and movements can have exceptions due to specific reasons and may change from day to day. Here, I will provide general or generic information on the topic. This information is intended to educate bird enthusiasts by providing fundamental knowledge about Indian birds.
Information of Loten's sunbird
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature):
Least Concern
Approximate size(adult):
Small sunbird measuring 12–13 cm in length. Males have glossy purple upperparts, a maroon breast band, and yellowish underparts. Females are olive-brown above with yellowish underparts. Long, curved bill adapted for nectar feeding.
Resident/ Migrate from:
Resident across peninsular India and Sri Lanka, especially in the Western and Eastern Ghats.
Migrate to:
Non-migratory, though local dispersal may occur in response to flower availability.
Breeding season:
Breeds mainly from November to March in India and February to May in Sri Lanka.
Breed in:
Prefers forests, plantations, gardens, and urban areas with abundant flowering plants.
Habitat:
Found in flower-rich habitats, including forest edges, gardens, and cultivated areas, often in flowering trees and shrubs.
Diet:
Primarily nectarivorous, feeding on a wide variety of flowers. Supplemented with small insects and spiders, especially during breeding for protein.
