Hembra © John Clough
Macho © Ting-Wei (廷維) HUNG (洪)
Macho © Ting-Wei (廷維) HUNG (洪)
Hembra © Lucas Bobay

Fork-tailed Sunbird Aethopyga christinae

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Identificación

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The only sunbird throughout much of its range, where it is found in forests, parks, and gardens. Male is green above, white below, with purple throat, breast, and half-collar. Only male possesses a forked tail. Female duller, greenish above, paler olive-yellow below. Often seen foraging in flowers and gleaning insects from foliage, frequently hovering while doing so.

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