Brown-throated Sunbird
Anthreptes malacensis
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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 malacensis (Brown-throated Sunbird)
About the Brown-throated Sunbird
The brown-throated sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis), also known as the plain-throated sunbird, is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in a wide range of semi-open habitats in south-east Asia, ranging from Myanmar to the Lesser Sundas and west Philippines. The grey-throated sunbird found in the remaining part of the Philippines is often considered a subspecies of the brown-throated sunbird, but the two differ consistently in measurements and plumage, and there is no evidence of intergradation between them.
The following subspecies are recognised: A. m. malacensis (Scopoli, 1786) – mainland Southeast Asia, Sumatra and satellite islands, most of Borneo aside from the north, Java and Bali A. m. anambae Oberholser, 1917 – Anambas Islands
A. m. erixanthus Oberholser, 1932 – Natuna Islands A. m. bornensis Riley, 1920 – north Borneo A. m. mjobergi Bangs & Peters, JL, 1927 – Maratua A. m. paraguae Riley, 1920 – Palawan A. m. heliolusius Oberholser, 1923 – Mindanao
A. m. wiglesworthi Hartert, 1902 – Sulu Archipelago A. m. iris Parkes, 1971 – Sibutu Islands A. m. chlorigaster Sharpe, 1877 – Western Visayas A. m. cagayanensis Mearns, 1905 – Mapun A. m. heliocalus... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Brown-throated Sunbird in Kerinci Seblat National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Kerinci Seblat National Park
Plain Sunbird
Anthreptes simplex
Temminck's Sunbird
Aethopyga temminckii
Little Spiderhunter
Arachnothera longirostra
Spectacled Spiderhunter
Arachnothera flavigaster
Ruby-cheeked Sunbird
Chalcoparia singalensis
Gray-breasted Spiderhunter
Arachnothera modesta
Purple-naped Spiderhunter
Hypogramma hypogrammicum
Yellow-eared Spiderhunter
Arachnothera chrysogenys
Long-billed Spiderhunter
Arachnothera robusta
Thick-billed Spiderhunter
Arachnothera crassirostris
Crimson Sunbird
Aethopyga siparaja
Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher
Culicicapa ceylonensis
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Bako National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Way Kambas National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 4 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 5 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 6 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 7 | Komodo National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 8 | Bali Barat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 9 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 10 | Tangkoko Nature Reserve | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 11 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 12 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 13 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 14 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 15 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 16 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 17 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 18 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 19 | Tanjung Puting National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Brown-throated Sunbird in Kerinci Seblat National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Brown-throated Sunbird sighting in Kerinci Seblat National Park, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Brown-throated Sunbird in Kerinci Seblat National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Brown-throated Sunbird in Kerinci Seblat National Park in our monthly data.