a colorful bird sitting on top of a tree branch

Anthreptes malacensis, Brown-throated Sunbird

Anthreptes malacensis, Brown-throated Sunbird. A relatively large, heavy sunbird with a thick bill found in a wide range of semi-open habitats, open forest, forest edge and urban areas in south-east Asia, ranging from Myanmar to the Lesser Sundas and west Philippines. It primarily feeds on nectar, but it will also take small fruits and berries. Juveniles are fed with insects. Sings from an exposed perch, giving a high, somewhat sparrow-like “sweet-sweet!” Calls include high “tseep” and…

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