Green-tailed Sunbird
Aethopyga nipalensis
Silhouette: Rachael Joakim · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyNectariniidae (Sunbirds and Spiderhunters)
- GenusAethopyga (Red Sunbirds and Allies)
- SpeciesAethopyga nipalensis (Green-tailed Sunbird)
About the Green-tailed Sunbird
The green-tailed sunbird (Aethopyga nipalensis) or Nepal yellow-backed sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Nepal and the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, stretching eastwards into parts of Southeast Asia.
Its natural habitats are temperate forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. In southeast Szechwan and Yunnan, it lives in open mountain woods with moss-covered trees, from 1825 to 3350 meters elevation.
Media related to Aethopyga nipalensis at Wikimedia Commons Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Green-tailed Sunbird in Jim Corbett National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Jim Corbett National Park
Crimson Sunbird
Aethopyga siparaja
Black-throated Sunbird
Aethopyga saturata
Purple Sunbird
Cinnyris asiaticus
White-cheeked Bulbul
Pycnonotus leucogenys
Jungle Babbler
Turdoides striata
Red-whiskered Bulbul
Pycnonotus jocosus
Blue Whistling-Thrush
Myophonus caeruleus
Long-tailed Shrike
Lanius schach
Indian White-eye
Zosterops palpebrosus
White-crested Laughingthrush
Garrulax leucolophus
Grey Bushchat
Saxicola ferreus
Pied Bushchat
Saxicola caprata
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 2 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 3 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 4 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 5 | Jim Corbett National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 6 | Chitwan National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 7 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 8 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 9 | Manas National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Green-tailed Sunbird in Jim Corbett National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Green-tailed Sunbird sighting in Jim Corbett National Park, based on 40 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Green-tailed Sunbird in Jim Corbett National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Green-tailed Sunbird in Jim Corbett National Park in our monthly data.