Blue-throated Brown Sunbird
NameBlue-throated Brown Sunbird
Common NameBlue-throated Brown Sunbird
Scientific NameAnthreptes malacensis
FamilyNectariniidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsThe male has an iridescent blue-violet throat and upper breast, an olive-green crown, and dull brown upperparts and underparts. Females are generally duller, lacking the iridescent throat, with olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a rapid, high-pitched 'tseet-tseet-tseet' and a variety of chirps and trills.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo, Java), Brunei, and the Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent blue-violet throat (male), Dull brown body plumage, Long, decurved black bill, Small size, Active feeding on nectar
Description
A small, active sunbird characterized by its long, decurved bill. Males exhibit an iridescent blue-violet throat and upper breast, contrasting with their dull brown body plumage. They are frequently observed feeding on nectar from various flowers.
