Vigors's Sunbird
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    Vigors's Sunbird

    Aethopyga vigorsii

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    Least Concern

    Vigors's sunbird, Sahyadri sunbird, or western crimson sunbird, is a species of sunbird which is endemic to the Western Ghats of India. It has been considered as a subspecies of the crimson sunbird but it does not have the central tail as elongated and is restricted in its distribution.

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    Top parks for Vigors's Sunbird. Sightings recorded in 4 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    South Asia
    Sanjay Gandhi National ParkWestern Arid & Semi-Arid Lands, India
    Rare
    Vansda National ParkWestern Arid & Semi-Arid Lands, India
    Rare
    Bhagwan Mahaveer National ParkWestern Ghats & Deccan Plateau, India
    Rare
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