Fire-tailed Myzornis
NameFire-tailed Myzornis
Common NameFire-tailed Myzornis
Scientific NameMyzornis pyrrhoura
FamilyParadoxornithidae
Wingspan (cm)16.5
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright emerald green with a prominent black eye-patch. The crown has a scaly appearance due to black-edged feathers. Wings are black with white edges, forming a noticeable white patch. The tail is bright orange-red, fading to dusky green at the tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, thin, sibilant 'tsee-tsee-tsee' or 'sii-sii-sii' often given in flight. It also produces a soft, trilling song.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the eastern Himalayas, including parts of Nepal, Bhutan, Northeast India (Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, West Bengal), northern Myanmar, and southern China (Yunnan).
Identifying FeaturesVibrant emerald green plumage, Black eye-patch, Scaly crown pattern, Bright orange-red tail, White patch on folded wing, Slender, decurved black bill
Description
This small, vibrant green bird is characterized by its striking black eye-patch and scaly crown. It has a distinctive bright orange-red tail and a slender, slightly decurved black bill, often found foraging for nectar in montane forests.
