Green-tailed Sunbird
NameGreen-tailed Sunbird
Common NameGreen-tailed Sunbird
Scientific NameAethopyga nipalensis
FamilyNectariniidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsThe male Green-tailed Sunbird has an iridescent metallic blue-green crown and nape, a blackish face, and a broad maroon band across the upper breast. Its underparts are bright yellow, contrasting with an olive-green back. The tail is long and dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, rapid, and often metallic-sounding notes, sometimes described as a 'tsip-tsip-tsip' or a rapid trill.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, ranging from Nepal eastward through Bhutan, Northeast India, Myanmar, northern Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying Featureslong decurved bill, iridescent blue-green crown, maroon breast band, bright yellow belly, olive-green back, long dark tail
Description
A small, vibrant sunbird characterized by its long, decurved bill. Males exhibit striking iridescent plumage, actively feeding on nectar and small insects in its preferred forest and mountain habitats.
