BLACK THROATED SUNBIRD

05/07/2025

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Black throated Sunbird (Aethopyga saturata)

The Black-throated Sunbird (Aethopyga saturata) is a striking and vibrant species of sunbird found across parts of South and Southeast Asia, including Malaysia.

Male:

• Long-tailed and dark above with a midnight-black throat
• Wine-red back and breast, purplish-blue crown
• In good light, the throat may show a metallic violet gorget

Female:

• Much duller with greenish-brown upperparts
• Pale underparts with a gray wash over the head
• A pale rump patch helps distinguish her from other sunbirds

Habitat & Distribution

Found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. Prefers subtropical or tropical moist lowland and montane forests.

IUCN Redlist: Least Concern (LC)

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