Fire-tailed Sunbird
Fire-tailed Sunbird
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The Fire-tailed Sunbird is a spectacular species from the Himalayas, with males featuring vibrant iridescent green, yellow, and a striking fiery red tail. It inhabits montane forests.
Where to spot
Found in the Himalayas and surrounding mountain ranges of Asia, including Bhutan, Nepal, India, China, and Myanmar, inhabiting temperate and subtropical montane forests.
How to spot
Look for its vibrant colors, especially the red tail, as it feeds on nectar in flowering trees. Its distinctive calls and agile flight can help locate it.
When to spot
Active year-round, though some populations may undertake altitudinal migrations. Best observed during flowering seasons, particularly in the mornings.
Where to spot
Found in the Himalayas and surrounding mountain ranges of Asia, including Bhutan, Nepal, India, China, and Myanmar, inhabiting temperate and subtropical montane forests.
How to spot
Look for its vibrant colors, especially the red tail, as it feeds on nectar in flowering trees. Its distinctive calls and agile flight can help locate it.
When to spot
Active year-round, though some populations may undertake altitudinal migrations. Best observed during flowering seasons, particularly in the mornings.
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The male's brilliant fiery red tail feathers are often fanned during display flights, creating a stunning visual spectacle against the backdrop of the Himalayan mountains.
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