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Green-tailed Sunbird

Green-tailed Sunbird

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The Nepal Sunbird is a colorful species from the Himalayas, with males featuring iridescent green, blue, a red breast, and a yellow belly. It inhabits high-altitude forests.
Where to spot
Found in the Himalayas, including Nepal, Bhutan, and parts of India and China, inhabiting temperate and subtropical montane forests and rhododendron thickets.
How to spot
Search for it in flowering trees and shrubs in montane forests. Its vibrant colors are a key identification feature. Listen for its high-pitched calls.
When to spot
Active year-round, with seasonal altitudinal movements. Best observed during flowering seasons, particularly in the mornings.
File:Green-tailed sunbird (Aethopyga nipalensis), Darjeeling, West Bengal.jpg
File:Green-tailed sunbird (Aethopyga nipalensis) male Phulchowki.jpg
File:Green-tailed sunbird (Aethopyga nipalensis), Darjeeling, West Bengal.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Green-tailed sunbird (Aethopyga nipalensis) male Phulchowki.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This sunbird is well-adapted to the montane environments of the Himalayas, often moving to lower altitudes during colder months to find sufficient nectar sources.
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