Red-throated Sunbird
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    Red-throated Sunbird

    Anthreptes rhodolaemus

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    Near Threatened

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.0131 kg

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    Conservation Status

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    NT - Near ThreatenedUnknown population

    Close to qualifying as threatened in the near future.

    The red-throated sunbird is threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation. Currently, there are no widely publicized specific recovery programs for this species. Responsible safari tourism helps protect this bird by supporting conservation efforts and raising awareness, while providing economic incentives for preserving its natural forest habitat.

    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.

    Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Red-throated Sunbird. Sightings recorded in 76 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Southeast Asia
    Sama Jaya Nature ReserveSarawak, Malaysian Borneo, Malaysia
    Rare
    Taman Negara BakoSarawak, Malaysian Borneo, Malaysia
    Rare
    Taman Negara SantubongSarawak, Malaysian Borneo, Malaysia
    Rare
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