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Brown-throated Sunbird

Brown-throated Sunbird

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A common and widespread sunbird, male Brown-throated Sunbirds have an iridescent green crown, brown throat, and yellow belly. Females are duller. They are active nectar-feeders, often found in open wooded areas.
Where to spot
Widespread across Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Inhabits forests, plantations, gardens, and urban areas.
How to spot
Look for it visiting flowering trees and shrubs. Males are easily identified by their brown throat and yellow belly. Listen for its rapid, high-pitched calls.
When to spot
Active year-round, throughout the day, particularly during morning and late afternoon.
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File:Male brown-throated sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) in South Jakarta, Indonesia.jpg
File:Plain-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
File:Plain-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis malacensis) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
File:Anthreptes malacensis @ Kuala Lumpur.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Male brown-throated sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) in South Jakarta, Indonesia.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Plain-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Plain-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis malacensis) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Brown-throated Sunbird is highly adaptable and can thrive in urban environments, often seen in parks and gardens where flowering plants provide a consistent food source.
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