Copper-throated Sunbird (Leptocoma calcostetha)
About the Copper-throated Sunbird
The copper-throated sunbird (Leptocoma calcostetha) is a small passerine within the Nectariniidae family. They sustain themselves by consuming nectar as well as small invertebrates. As a member of the Nectariniidae family, they possess downward curved beaks and have pectoral tufts of yellow feathers. They are found in south-eastern Asia, predominantly in coastal regions.
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We only publish recordings we may use commercially, because this site is supported by ads. xeno-canto lists 42 recordings for this species: 1 CC BY-NC-ND. None of them permits commercial use, so there is no player here — the page is kept as a profile so the bird is not missing from the guide.
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Listed as recorded in Cambodia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore in the xeno-canto catalogue.
Related species you can hear
- Crimson-backed SunbirdLeptocoma minimarecording
- Purple-rumped SunbirdLeptocoma zeylonicarecording
This species has no recording here yet — these relatives do, so you can hear what the family sounds like.