Aethopyga gouldiae

Mrs Gould's Sunbird

BirdBest Season: Mar–Jun

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About this species

Mrs Gould's Sunbird is perhaps the most spectacularly coloured sunbird in India — males with a vivid scarlet and yellow body, purple throat, and brilliant blue tail streamers. Found in the Himalayan foothills and northeastern hill forests. Singalila and Eaglenest offer excellent encounters in rhododendron and flower-rich forests. See Mrs Gould's Sunbird in the Himalayas. India's most brilliant sunbird — rhododendron forest birding guide and best trekking routes.

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Best locations for Mrs Gould's Sunbird

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Singalila National Park

West Bengal, India

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Neora Valley National Park

West Bengal, India

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When and Where to Photograph Mrs Gould's Sunbird

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.

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