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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Anthreptes rhodolaemus |
| Species Codes | retsun3, RTSU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-throated Sunbird belong to?
The Red-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes rhodolaemus) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Red-throated Sunbird?
The Red-throated Sunbird is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify 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....
Where can I report a Red-throated Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-throated Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code retsun3, or on iNaturalist.
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