Brown-throated Sunbird

Anthreptes malacensis

Family: Spiderhunters and Sunbirds · Status: Very common resident · Size: 14 cm · Conservation: Least Concern

Range

Occurs throughout Southeast Asia.

Identification

Male has dull brownish head-sides and throat, glossy dark green upperparts with iridescent purple shoulder patch, and yellow lower breast to vent. Female can be separated from other sunbirds by combination of robust shape, relatively straight bill, and broken broad pale yellow eyering.

Habitat

Parks, gardens, secondary growth, mangroves, forest, and forest edge.

Behaviour

Frequents trees as well as low scrubs.