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Black-throated Sunbird Aethopyga saturata Prey for Juveniles
6 Apr 2023

Black-throated Sunbird Aethopyga saturata Prey for Juveniles

by LW Teo | posted in: Feeding strategy, Feeding-invertebrates | 0

On 27th March 2023 I was at approximately 1,800m ASL at Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia when I saw a male Black-throated Sunbird (Aethopyga saturata) collecting prey to feed juveniles.  I saw the male collecting two insects, one of which was … Continued

Aethopyga saturata, Black-throated Sunbird, Cameron Highlands, feeding, invertebrate, strategy
Black-throated Sunbird – nectar sources
1 Sep 2018

Black-throated Sunbird – nectar sources

by Wee- YC- | posted in: Feeding-plants | 0

“I have seen Black-throated Sunbirds (Aethopyga saturata wrayi) feed on a wide range of nectar sources, occasionally using nectar robbing techniques. I am sure the full list is protean and there are many where I am not able to ID … Continued

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Black-throated Sunbird – immature male
31 Aug 2018

Black-throated Sunbird – immature male

by Wee- YC- | posted in: Morphology-Develop. | 0

“Observed a self-feeding immature male and some comments on plumage changes from juvenile to adult of the Black-throated Sunbird (Aethopyga saturata wrayi): 1. Small gape flange still present but only visible on close–up views. 2. The bird had developed the … Continued

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Black-throated Sunbird feeding on Lantana camara nectar
25 Sep 2015

Black-throated Sunbird feeding on Lantana camara nectar

by Wee- YC- | posted in: Feeding-plants | 0

“Although the Lantana camara flowers have nectar and are visited by humming birds, I seldom see our local sunbirds doing the same. “This subadult female Black-throated Sunbird (Aethopyga saturate waryi) showed otherwise and spent quite some time to visit every … Continued

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Black-throated Sunbird – female eating flowers
2 Jun 2015

Black-throated Sunbird – female eating flowers

by Wee- YC- | posted in: Feeding-plants, Nesting, Sunbirds | 0

“A female Black-throated Sunbird (Aethopyga saturate waryi) collecting nesting material from cut grass and bushes (above, below). “A female was also seen eating flowers of the Poikilospermum suaveolens (Family: Urticaceae) to get the nectar. “See also HERE and HERE.” Dato’ … Continued

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