Purple-throated Sunbird
A species of Green-capped Sunbirds Scientific name : Leptocoma sperata Genus : Green-capped Sunbirds
Purple-throated Sunbird, A species of Green-capped Sunbirds
Botanical name: Leptocoma sperata
Genus: Green-capped Sunbirds
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Description General Info
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Description
The purple-throated sunbird (Leptocoma sperata), is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. Its natural habitats are lowland tropical forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forest of Maratua and the Philippines. The Van Hasselt's sunbird was previously considered conspecific. 
Size
10 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Purple-throated Sunbird primarily relishes flowering coconuts. Pairs typically forage together, occasionally forming small groups. Specific dietary details are scarce, but a preference for nectar-rich flowers is evident.
Habitat
Purple-throated Sunbird are frequently found in diverse lowland environments. Their habitats extend through mangroves, primary and secondary forests, areas of regrowth, and cultivated regions with abundant tree cover, including gardens. These birds are adaptable and can utilize secondary habitats similar to their primary natural environments.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Sunbirds and spiderhunters Genus
Green-capped Sunbirds Species
Purple-throated Sunbird 
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