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Photo by Neil
Photographed in Singapore

Leptocoma calcostetha

Identification

14cm. Male - metallic green above, copper throat, copper upper breast, deep purple lower breast and belly, green cap, black tail. Female - dark olive above, grey throat, grey under tail coverts, grey head, green-yellow breast and belly, black tail tipped white. Juvenile - similar to the female but has a brown tail.

Distribution

South east Asia.

Taxonomy

Several Sunbirds (including this one) of the genus Nectarinia have recently been moved into the genus Leptocoma.

Habitat

Mangrove forests, coastal scrubland and coconut groves.

Behaviour

Monogamous.

The pear shaped nest is built by the female from twigs and leaves, often placed in a mangrove tree and facing water. Pale brown eggs, marked at the larger end, are laid. Both sexes care for the young.

The diet includes nectar and insects.

References

naturia.per.sg

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