
Red-throated Sunbird
A species of Anthreptes Scientific name : Anthreptes rhodolaemus Genus : Anthreptes
Red-throated Sunbird, A species of Anthreptes
Botanical name: Anthreptes rhodolaemus
Genus: Anthreptes
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Description

The red-throated sunbird (Anthreptes rhodolaemus) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Red-throated Sunbird consumes insects like caterpillars and spiders, as well as pollen, nectar, and fruits such as figs. It forages mostly in the canopy, but also lower down, gleaning from foliage.
Habitat
The habitat of red-throated Sunbird typically includes a range of forested environments such as peatswamp forests, areas with secondary growth, and plantations. Red-throated Sunbird is also found in forest clearings and in coastal vegetation zones. These habitats are characterized by their general forest structure, providing varying degrees of canopy cover and food resources suitable for red-throated Sunbird.
Dite type
Nectivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
Bird food type




Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Sunbirds and spiderhunters Genus
Anthreptes Species
Red-throated Sunbird