| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern
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| Approximate size(adult): | Length about 10–11 cm; weight around 6–9 g. Small, slender sunbird with a curved bill. Males show metallic green upperparts, crimson breast band, and yellow underparts; females are duller with olive-grey tones.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | Resident species, found mainly in the Western Ghats and adjoining regions of peninsular India. Non-migratory but may make short local movements.
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| Migrate to: | Does not undertake long migrations; may move locally following flowering seasons or nectar availability.
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| Breeding season: | Usually December to June, coinciding with the flowering of nectar-bearing plants. Timing may vary slightly by region and altitude.
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| Breed in: | Builds hanging pouch-like nests made of grass, fibers, and cobwebs, usually suspended from branches, vines, or even human structures. Clutch size is 1–3 eggs; the female incubates, while both parents feed the chicks.
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| Habitat: | Found in evergreen forests, coffee and tea plantations, wooded gardens, and hill slopes. Prefers areas with flowering trees and shrubs. Often seen at mid to higher elevations.
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| Diet: | Primarily nectar, supplemented with insects, spiders, and small arthropods, especially during breeding to provide protein to chicks. Feeds by hovering or perching while probing flowers.
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