Passeriformes / Nectariniidae / Anthreptes
Brown-throated Sunbird
Anthreptes malacensis · 褐喉食蜜鸟
Introduction
A species in the family Nectariniidae found in semi-open habitats across south-east Asia, ranging from Myanmar to the Lesser Sundas and west Philippines. It is a relatively large, heavy sunbird with a thick bill that primarily feeds on nectar.
Description
Measures approximately 14 cm (5.5 in) in length with a mass of 7.4–13.5 g (0.26–0.48 oz); males average slightly larger than females. Males display iridescent green and purple upperparts with chestnut wing-coverts and scapulars, and are primarily yellow below. Females are olive-green above and yellowish below.
Distribution & Habitat
Range extends from Myanmar to the Lesser Sundas and west Philippines. Subspecies include A. m. malacensis (mainland Southeast Asia, Sumatra, most of Borneo, Java, Bali), A. m. anambae (Anambas Islands), A. m. erixanthus (Natuna Islands), A. m. bornensis (north Borneo), A. m. mjobergi (Maratua), A. m. paraguae (Palawan), A. m. heliolusius (Mindanao), A. m. wiglesworthi (Sulu Archipelago), A. m. iris (Sibutu Islands), A. m. chlorigaster (Western Visayas), A. m. cagayanensis (Mapun), A. m. heliocalus (Sangihe and Siau), A. m. celebensis (Sulawesi and satellite islands), A. m. extremus (Banggai and Sula), A. m. convergens (Lombok to Alor), and A. m. rubrigena (Sumba).
Behavior & Ecology
Primarily feeds on nectar but also consumes small fruits and berries. Juveniles are fed insects.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Genus
- Anthreptes
Vocalizations
Subspecies (16)
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Anthreptes malacensis anambae
Anambas Islands (South China Sea)
Data Sources
Species description from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Bird images and sounds sourced from GBIF, contributed by citizen scientists worldwide under Creative Commons licenses.
Taxonomy data from AviList 2025.
