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Fork-tailed Sunbird

Fork-tailed Sunbird

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Mrs. Gould's Sunbird is a vibrant species from Southeast Asia, with males displaying iridescent green, blue, yellow, and a prominent red breast band. It is often found in montane forests.
Where to spot
Found in Southeast Asia, including parts of China, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Malaysia, inhabiting tropical and subtropical montane forests.
How to spot
Look for its vibrant colors, especially the red breast band, as it feeds on nectar in flowering trees and shrubs in montane areas. Its calls are often high-pitched and metallic.
When to spot
Active year-round. Best observed during flowering seasons, particularly in the mornings when birds are most active.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Aethopyga christinae - female1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Aethopyga christinae - female2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Aethopyga christinae - male.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Aethopyga christinae 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Aethopyga christinae 262037632.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Fork-tailed Sunbird (Aethopyga christinae) (5780235845).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Fork-tailed Sunbird (Aethopyga christinae) (5780782150).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This beautiful species is named after Elizabeth Gould, the artist wife of John Gould, honoring her significant contributions to ornithological illustration.
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