Anthreptes griseigularis
The Grey-throated Sunbird, *Anthreptes griseigularis*, is a captivating member of the Nectariniidae family, indigenous to the Philippine archipelago. Averaging 11-12 cm in length, males are resplendent with iridescent metallic green-bronze upperparts, a distinct grey throat and upper breast, sharply contrasting with a clean whitish belly. A shimmering blue-violet rump and dark tail, often tipped with white on the outer feathers, add to its dazzling appearance. Females, while similar, are gene...
Primarily found in lowland and montane forests, forest edges, secondary growth, plantations, and even mangroves, typically at elevations from sea level up to approximately 1,500 meters.
Feeds predominantly on nectar from a diverse array of flowering plants, supplemented by small insects and spiders gleaned from foliage or occasionally caught in flight.
The Grey-throated Sunbird is a diurnal and highly energetic species, commonly observed singly or in pairs, though it frequently joins mixed-species foraging flocks, particularly with other sunbirds and flowerpeckers. Its foraging strategy is characterized by agile movements through foliage, glean...
The Grey-throated Sunbird is endemic and widely distributed throughout the Philippine archipelago. Its primary breeding range encompasses major islands such as Luzon, Mindoro, Palawan, Basilan, and Mindanao, extending to the Visayan islands including Negros, Panay, Cebu, and Bohol, as well as the...
Least Concern
- The Grey-throated Sunbird is one of several sunbird species endemic to the Philippines, highlighting the archipelago's unique biodiversity. - Despite its common name, the prominent grey throat is a key identifying feature mostly in males, often appearing duller or absent in females. - Like many...