Sweet treat: The Japanese white-eye forages in flowering plants and feeds on nectar.

The diversity is mainly attributable to the city's geographic location. Situated on the southern coast of China, Hong Kong is blessed with a sub-tropical monsoon climate, which nurtures a host of natural habitats.

Rare visitor: The Asian fairy bluebird, usually found on the Malay Peninsula, Greater Sundas and on Palawan, can also be seen in Hong Kong Park.

Hong Kong is also a stopover point on the East-Asian Australasian Flyway, and many migrating birds pass through it on their way south - or spend the winters there.

High perch: The red-whiskered bulbul is as common as tree sparrows, and likes to stand on high perches to sing or catch insects.

To date, Hong Kong has recorded 56 types of birds in Hong Kong and Kowloon Parks.

Catchy colour: This bird's eye-catching colour catches visitors' attention.