South-eastern China (eastern Sichuan east to Fujian, south to Guangxi and Guangdong), northern Vietnam and central Laos. Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Hainan Sunbird (Aethopyga christinae).
 
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Hainan Sunbird (Aethopyga christinae).