Copper-throated Sunbird
COPPER-THROATED SUNBIRD
Nectarinia calcostetha
Nectariniidae Family
Bird # 366 - September 2012
L 122 mm (4 1/2")
resident, common
This bird is described in Guide to the Birds of the Philippines as "appearing almost black". It is found only in Palawan, usually in mangroves. It is supposed to be common and even occurring in gardens but we only saw it once in the mangrove area. We also went to the Badjao Seafood Restaurant where other photographers had been able to capture it before, but we didn't see it there.
Read MoreNectarinia calcostetha
Nectariniidae Family
Bird # 366 - September 2012
L 122 mm (4 1/2")
resident, common
This bird is described in Guide to the Birds of the Philippines as "appearing almost black". It is found only in Palawan, usually in mangroves. It is supposed to be common and even occurring in gardens but we only saw it once in the mangrove area. We also went to the Badjao Seafood Restaurant where other photographers had been able to capture it before, but we didn't see it there.
COPPER-THROATED SUNBIRD Nectarinia calcostetha Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines
