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About the Red-throated Sunbird
The red-throated sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in July · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Western Violet-backed SunbirdAnthreptes longuemareiThe western violet-backed sunbird or Longuemare's sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
Little Green SunbirdAnthreptes seimundiThe little green sunbird is small, light yellow, and warbler-like; overall similar to the Bates's sunbird.
Yellow-chinned SunbirdAnthreptes rectirostrisThe yellow-chinned sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
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