Brown-throated sunbird perched on a hibiscus plant.

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The brown-throated sunbird is a common garden bird that feeds on nectar, small spiders and insects. The male is one of the most beautifully-coloured birds around (see photo). The female is just plain olive-green in colour with a bright yellow breast and belly. Its scientific name is Anthreptes malacensis and its local Malaysian name is kelicap mayang kelapa.

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Size: 2131px × 3196px
Location: Rasah Kemayan, Seremban, Malaysia
Photo credit: © Kai Yoong / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

Keywords: anthreptes, bird, blue, brown-throated, feathers, iridescent, kelapa, kelicap, malacensis, mayang, nature, ornithology, sunbird, wildlife, yellow