juvenile Brown-throated Sunbird Paya Indah Wetlands Malaysia May 02 (1 Viewer)

[49bentley]

Can someone please confirm/identify this to be a juvenile Brown-throated Sunbird? Taken in Paya Indah Wetlands Malaysia May.
Thanks
Chris

 

[bhutjoe]

I think a female ruby-cheeked sunbird with that orange throat, though it is not that extensive. Likely someone with more expertise in the area will comment though"_
steve

 

[49bentley]

Thanks Steve.

 

[Indobirder]

The bill is surely too long for Ruby-cheeked

 

[49bentley]

Thanks Indobirder.

 

[bhutjoe]

Thanks Indobirder.

Indobirder makes a good point. Interesting. I wonder if it is a very young ornate sunbird, which is the only one I can find with the orangish throat and long bill. But even though they breed around my place I don't think I have seen one quite this young. I hope someone with more expertise than me can help you out I would like to know as well.
steve

 

[49bentley]

thanks Steve.

 

[andyb39]

How about a juvenile male Crimson?

 

[49bentley]

Thanks Andyb39. I think it's a perfect fit.