Fork-tailed Sunbird
Aethopyga christinae
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The fork-tailed sunbird is a bird in the family Nectariniidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1869.
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.
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Where it lives
Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Genus
- Aethopyga
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Aethopyga christinae (Fork-tailed Sunbird) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Aethopyga christinae, commonly known as the Fork-tailed Sunbird, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Aethopyga christinae (Fork-tailed Sunbird) live?
- Aethopyga christinae (Fork-tailed Sunbird) is found in People's Republic of China.
- What family does Aethopyga christinae (Fork-tailed Sunbird) belong to?
- Aethopyga christinae (Fork-tailed Sunbird) belongs to the family Nectariniidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Aethopyga christinae (Fork-tailed Sunbird)?
- The plumage of Aethopyga christinae (Fork-tailed Sunbird) combines these colours: Blue and Yellow.
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