Fork-tailed Sunbird
A species of Red Sunbirds and Allies Scientific name : Aethopyga christinae Genus : Red Sunbirds and Allies
Fork-tailed Sunbird, A species of Red Sunbirds and Allies
Botanical name: Aethopyga christinae
Genus: Red Sunbirds and Allies
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Description General Info
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Description
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. 
Size
10 cm
Colors
Black
Green
Red
Bronze
Gray
White
Cyan
Feeding Habits
Fork-tailed Sunbird primarily feeds on nectar, but also consumes insects and seeds. Fork-tailed Sunbird forages among flowers using a hovering technique and an elongated bill adapted for nectar extraction. These feeding behaviors are complemented by an occasional diet of small invertebrates and seeds.
Habitat
Fork-tailed Sunbird thrives in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, which serve as their natural habitat. These birds are commonly found in forest and forest edge environments, as well as woodlands. They are known to adapt to human-modified landscapes and can occasionally be spotted in gardens within towns. The species predominantly occupies lower hills and areas situated at elevations up to 1400 meters, with a preference for regions that provide a mixture of dense foliage and open spaces for foraging.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Sunbirds and spiderhunters Genus
Red Sunbirds and Allies Species
Fork-tailed Sunbird 
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