Fire-tailed sunbird

Aethopyga ignicauda

The Fire-tailed sunbird (Aethopyga ignicauda) is a small, strikingly colored bird found in the eastern Himalayas, southern China, and Southeast Asia. The male has iridescent green and blue plumage with a vibrant red-orange tail, while the female is more subdued with olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts. These sunbirds are often found in montane forests, where they feed on nectar from flowers and insects. They are known for their acrobatic flight and melodious songs, making them a delight to observe in their natural habitat.

Habitat: Montane forests