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Copper-throated sunbirds are small sized birds ranging from 12.2–13 cm. A mature individual's wingspan averages 57.5mm, while their tails average 45.5mm. Adult males are predominantly black birds with contrasting shimmering green on their heads, shoulders, upper back and rump; as well as a copper colored throat with an outer ring of shimmering purplish-blue that extends down to the chest. They possess black legs and black eyes with no eye ring. Voice: Their songs are a melodious trill of fluctuating notes, sounding almost squeaky, broken up by brief pauses and a single sharp squeak. Their calls are squee- sound, that subtly decreases in pitch. No documentation could be found on copper-throated sunbirds' utilization of their vocalizations.
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When to see the Copper-throated Sunbird
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is March, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Copper-throated Sunbird
The map shades 9 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Copper-throated Sunbird
The copper-throated sunbird is a small passerine within the Nectariniidae family. They sustain themselves by consuming nectar as well as small invertebrates. As a member of the Nectariniidae family, they possess downward curved beaks and have pectoral tufts of yellow feathers. They are found in south-eastern Asia, predominantly in coastal regions.
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Easily confused with
Van Hasselt's SunbirdLeptocoma brasilianaVan Hasselt's sunbird, is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
Purple-throated SunbirdLeptocoma sperataThe purple-throated sunbird, is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
Black SunbirdLeptocoma aspasiaIt is a small songbird with a long down-curved bill and iridescent body.
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