Green-tailed Sunbird
Aethopyga nipalensis
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- 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.
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Recent sightings of Green-tailed Sunbird in Khangchendzonga 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 | 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 Khangchendzonga National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Green-tailed Sunbird sighting in Khangchendzonga National Park, based on 76 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Green-tailed Sunbird in Khangchendzonga National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Green-tailed Sunbird in Khangchendzonga National Park in our monthly data.