Black-throated Sunbird
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Black-throated Sunbird

Aethopyga saturata

Silhouette: Rachael Joakim · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Manas National Park
22 Verified sightings at Manas National Park From 2019 to 2026
3,312 Verified sightings across all 12 parks From 2019 to 2026
January Best month highest sighting rate
🌅 Crepuscular When it's spotted at dawn and dusk

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 →

Closest Relatives at Manas National Park

Crimson Sunbird
LC

Crimson Sunbird

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Aethopyga siparaja

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Green-tailed Sunbird
LC

Green-tailed Sunbird

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Aethopyga nipalensis

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Streaked Spiderhunter
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Streaked Spiderhunter

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Arachnothera magna

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Purple Sunbird
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Purple Sunbird

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cinnyris asiaticus

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Little Spiderhunter
LC

Little Spiderhunter

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Arachnothera longirostra

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Ruby-cheeked Sunbird
LC

Ruby-cheeked Sunbird

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Chalcoparia singalensis

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Jungle Myna
LC

Jungle Myna

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Acridotheres fuscus

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
Black Drongo
LC

Black Drongo

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Dicrurus macrocercus

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
Siberian Stonechat

Siberian Stonechat

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Saxicola maurus

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
Red-whiskered Bulbul
LC

Red-whiskered Bulbul

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pycnonotus jocosus

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
Chestnut-tailed Starling
LC

Chestnut-tailed Starling

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Sturnia malabarica

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
Oriental Magpie-Robin
LC

Oriental Magpie-Robin

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Copsychus saularis

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible

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
~50%
2 Doi Inthanon National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
~40%
3 Royal Manas National Park 🇧🇹 Bhutan
~30%
4 Khangchendzonga National Park 🇮🇳 India
~30%
5 Khao Yai National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
~10%
6 Kaeng Krachan National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
~10%
7 Langtang National Park 🇳🇵 Nepal
<5%
8 Jim Corbett National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
9 Manas National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
10 Taman Negara National Park 🇲🇾 Malaysia
<5%
11 Khao Luang National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
Insufficient data
12 Chitwan National Park 🇳🇵 Nepal
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Black-throated Sunbird in Manas National Park?

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Black-throated Sunbird sighting in Manas National Park, based on 22 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Black-throated Sunbird in Manas National Park?

January has the highest sighting rate for Black-throated Sunbird in Manas National Park in our monthly data.

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