Gray-throated Sunbird
NameGray-throated Sunbird
Common NameGray-throated Sunbird
Scientific NameAnthreptes griseigularis
FamilyNectariniidae
Wingspan (cm)14.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsMales have iridescent metallic green upperparts, a gray throat and breast, and a yellowish belly. Females are duller, with olive-green upperparts and yellowish underparts, lacking the iridescent green and gray throat of the male. Both sexes have a long, decurved dark bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, rapid chirps and trills, often described as a 'tsip' or 'swee-swee' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Philippines, found across many islands including Luzon, Mindanao, Palawan, and the Visayas. It inhabits lowland forests, forest edges, mangroves, plantations, and gardens.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Long, decurved bill, Males: iridescent green upperparts, gray throat, Females: olive-green upperparts, yellowish underparts, Active foraging behavior
Description
The Gray-throated Sunbird is a small, active passerine bird endemic to the Philippines. Males are characterized by iridescent green upperparts and a distinctive gray throat, while females are duller with olive-green and yellowish plumage. They are typically found foraging for nectar and insects in the canopy and subcanopy of various wooded habitats.
