A small sunbird, the Grey-throated Sunbird has a grey throat, yellowish underparts, and dark upperparts often glossed with green. It is an active nectar-feeder found in a variety of wooded habitats.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Philippines, found in forests, forest edges, plantations, and gardens across many islands.
How to spot
Look for it visiting flowering trees and shrubs. The grey throat is a key identification feature, distinguishing it from other sunbirds in the region. Listen for its rapid calls.
When to spot
Active year-round, throughout the day, particularly during morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Philippines, found in forests, forest edges, plantations, and gardens across many islands.
How to spot
Look for it visiting flowering trees and shrubs. The grey throat is a key identification feature, distinguishing it from other sunbirds in the region. Listen for its rapid calls.
When to spot
Active year-round, throughout the day, particularly during morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Grey-throated Sunbird is endemic to the Philippines, where it largely replaces the closely related Brown-throated Sunbird in its ecological niche.
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