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 Khao Sok National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Khao Sok National Park
Plain Sunbird
Anthreptes simplex
Red-throated Sunbird
Anthreptes rhodolaemus
Little Spiderhunter
Arachnothera longirostra
Crimson Sunbird
Aethopyga siparaja
Gray-breasted Spiderhunter
Arachnothera modesta
Purple-naped Spiderhunter
Hypogramma hypogrammicum
Ruby-cheeked Sunbird
Chalcoparia singalensis
Van Hasselt's Sunbird
Leptocoma brasiliana
Yellow-eared Spiderhunter
Arachnothera chrysogenys
Spectacled Spiderhunter
Arachnothera flavigaster
Thick-billed Spiderhunter
Arachnothera crassirostris
White-rumped Shama
Copsychus malabaricus
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 Khao Sok National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Brown-throated Sunbird sighting in Khao Sok National Park, based on 239 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Brown-throated Sunbird in Khao Sok National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Brown-throated Sunbird in Khao Sok National Park in our monthly data.