Copper-throated Sunbird
A species of Green-capped Sunbirds Scientific name : Leptocoma calcostetha Genus : Green-capped Sunbirds
Copper-throated Sunbird, A species of Green-capped Sunbirds
Botanical name: Leptocoma calcostetha
Genus: Green-capped Sunbirds
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Description General Info
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok 
Description
The copper-throated sunbird (Leptocoma calcostetha) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. 
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Copper-throated Sunbird primarily indulges in nectar and small arthropods, with a distinct preference for the nectar of Bruguiera mangroves. Copper-throated Sunbird exhibits active foraging behavior in the lower to middle forest strata, highlighting its specialized dietary niche and feeding strategies.
Habitat
The habitat of copper-throated Sunbird is characterized by a preference for coastal ecosystems, frequently occupying mangroves, alluvial and secondary forests, heathlands, and a variety of cultivated areas such as plantations and gardens. These birds are typically associated with coastal vegetation and can also be found in inland coconut groves near the shore.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Sunbirds and spiderhunters Genus
Green-capped Sunbirds Species
Copper-throated Sunbird 
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