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Mrs. Gould's 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.

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.

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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