All aboard the lovely Saijan - Urban Taru

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All aboard the lovely Saijan

Pioneer butterfly on the saijan flowers

A Blue Jay butterfly and a handmaiden moth enjoying the bounty of nectar

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A female purple sunbird hangs upside down while feeding on the nectar

A male purple sunbird hidden behind the leaves

Saijan, or the drumstick tree (Moringa oliefera), is a lovely, fast-growing native tree of the Delhi region. Also known as the miracle tree for the high nutrient content in its fruit and leaves, it also attracts a number of animal visitors that feed on the nectar of its flowers. Here are some of them that I spotted on the tree in my home this spring.

Date

20 November