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An Indian bird species known to defend flowers is the


A.

Purple-throated hummingbird

B.

Jungle babbler

C.

Purple-rumped sunbird

D.

Crescent honeyeater

Correct option is C

Explanation-

​The Purple-rumped Sunbird (Leptocoma zeylonica) is native to the Indian subcontinent. It is nectarivorous (feeds on nectar) and is known to defend flower patches from other nectar feeders. This territorial behavior helps ensure a steady nectar supply and is a well-documented trait of sunbirds.

Incorrect options-
Option A - Purple-throated hummingbird – Hummingbirds are not native to India; they are found in the Americas.
Option B - Jungle babbler – These birds are insectivorous, known for social behavior but not for feeding on or defending flowers.
Option D - Crescent honeyeater – This bird is native to Australia and nearby regions, not India.

So, the correct answer is option C -Purple-rumped sunbird

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