Aethopyga nipalensis
Green-Tailed Sunbird
BirdBest Season: Mar–Jun
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About this species
The Green-Tailed Sunbird is a gem of the Himalayan forests — males with an iridescent green-blue crown, purple malar stripe, and vivid yellow underparts. Found in forests between 1,500 and 3,500 metres. Arunachal Pradesh's forests and the Himalayan foothills of Sikkim and West Bengal host good populations. See Green-Tailed Sunbirds in the Eastern Himalayas. Brilliant iridescent forest sunbird — birding guide and trail maps.
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When and Where to Photograph Green-Tailed Sunbird
The Green-Tailed Sunbird is a gem of the Himalayan forests — males with an iridescent green-blue crown, purple malar stripe, and vivid yellow underparts. Found in forests between 1,500 and 3,500 metres. Arunachal Pradesh's forests and the Himalayan foothills of Sikkim and West Bengal host good populations. See Green-Tailed Sunbirds in the Eastern Himalayas. Brilliant iridescent forest sunbird — birding guide and trail maps.
Plan field days around Mar–Jun: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Singalila National Park.