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
“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
“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
“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
“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
