Fork-tailed Sunbird
Aethopyga christinae
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyNectariniidae (Sunbirds and Spiderhunters)
- GenusAethopyga (Red Sunbirds and Allies)
- SpeciesAethopyga christinae (Fork-tailed Sunbird)
About the Fork-tailed Sunbird
The fork-tailed sunbird (Aethopyga christinae) is a bird in the family Nectariniidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1869. It is found in China, Hong Kong, Laos, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. These small birds, with decurved bill, call a soft and frequent "zwink-zwink" and a metallic trill. The bird appears in the most commonly used postal stamp of Hong Kong. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Fork-tailed Sunbird in Cuc Phuong National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuc Phuong National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 2 | Taroko National Park | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Fork-tailed Sunbird in Cuc Phuong National Park?
About 60% of wildlife watchers report a Fork-tailed Sunbird sighting in Cuc Phuong National Park, based on 181 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Fork-tailed Sunbird in Cuc Phuong National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Fork-tailed Sunbird in Cuc Phuong National Park in our monthly data.