Green-tailed Sunbird
Aethopyga nipalensis
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The green-tailed sunbird or Nepal yellow-backed sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
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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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Genus
- Aethopyga
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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6 illustrations of Aethopyga nipalensis (Green-tailed Sunbird) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by Dibyendu Ash (CC BY-SA 3.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Aethopyga nipalensis (Green-tailed Sunbird) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Aethopyga nipalensis, commonly known as the Green-tailed Sunbird, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- What family does Aethopyga nipalensis (Green-tailed Sunbird) belong to?
- Aethopyga nipalensis (Green-tailed Sunbird) belongs to the family Nectariniidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Aethopyga nipalensis (Green-tailed Sunbird)?
- The plumage of Aethopyga nipalensis (Green-tailed Sunbird) combines these colours: Green and Yellow.
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