Red-throated Sunbird
Anthreptes rhodolaemus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyNectariniidae (Sunbirds and Spiderhunters)
- GenusAnthreptes (Plain-throated Sunbirds, Violet-backed Sunbirds, and Allies)
- SpeciesAnthreptes rhodolaemus (Red-throated Sunbird)
About the Red-throated Sunbird
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. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Red-throated Sunbird in Danum Valley Conservation Area
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 5 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 6 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 7 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 8 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 9 | Bako National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 10 | Way Kambas National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Red-throated Sunbird in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Red-throated Sunbird sighting in Danum Valley Conservation Area, based on 178 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Red-throated Sunbird in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
June has the highest sighting rate for Red-throated Sunbird in Danum Valley Conservation Area in our monthly data.