Green-tailed Sunbird

Elliotomyia viridicauda

The Green-tailed Sunbird (Elliotomyia viridicauda) is a small passerine bird found in the montane forests of New Guinea. This sunbird is known for its striking green plumage on the tail and iridescent throat patch. It primarily feeds on nectar from flowers and small insects. The male has a vibrant green and black plumage, while the female is more subdued with olive-green upperparts. These sunbirds are known for their acrobatic flight patterns and their melodious calls echoing through the forest canopy.

Habitat: Montane forests of New Guinea