Black-throated Sunbird
Aethopyga saturata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyNectariniidae (Sunbirds and Spiderhunters)
- GenusAethopyga (Red Sunbirds and Allies)
- SpeciesAethopyga saturata (Black-throated Sunbird)
About the Black-throated Sunbird
The black-throated sunbird (Aethopyga saturata) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in the Indian subcontinent and adjoining regions of Southeast Asia, ranging across Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand and Vietnam.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. Media related to Aethopyga saturata at Wikimedia Commons Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black-throated Sunbird in Khangchendzonga National Park
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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 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 4 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 5 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 6 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 7 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 8 | Jim Corbett National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 9 | Manas National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 10 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 11 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 12 | Chitwan National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black-throated Sunbird in Khangchendzonga National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Black-throated Sunbird sighting in Khangchendzonga National Park, based on 64 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black-throated Sunbird in Khangchendzonga National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Black-throated Sunbird in Khangchendzonga National Park in our monthly data.