Fork-tailed Sunbird
Fork-tailed Sunbird (<em>Aethopyga christinae</em>) is a species of Sunbirds (<em>Nectariniidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Fork-tailed Sunbird (Aethopyga christinae) is a species of Sunbirds (Nectariniidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A tiny glittering sunbird, the male with a metallic green head, crimson breast and long forked tail; hovers at flowers sipping nectar, also taking insects; the 'hummingbird of East Asia'.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Aethopyga; binomial: Aethopyga christinae; authority: Swinhoe, 1869. Typical size: 10-11cm. Average lifespan: 3-6 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
