Black-throated Sunbird
Aethopyga saturata
The Black-throated Sunbird (Aethopyga saturata) is a uncommon spiderhunters and sunbird found in 11 countries, weighing about 5 g. The black-throated sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
About the Black-throated Sunbird
The black-throated sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Black-throated Sunbird look like?
- The black-throated sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
- How big is a Black-throated Sunbird?
- The Black-throated Sunbird is a tiny sized bird weighing about 5 g.
- Where can you see a Black-throated Sunbird?
- The Black-throated Sunbird occurs in 11 countries, including India, Thailand, Malaysia, Bhutan and Vietnam.
- What birds look similar to a Black-throated Sunbird?
- The Black-throated Sunbird is most easily confused with the Green-tailed Sunbird, the Fork-tailed Sunbird and the Mrs. Gould's Sunbird.
- Is the Black-throated Sunbird endangered?
- The Black-throated Sunbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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