Purple-throated Sunbird

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:adult_plumage Duller than adults
gptkbp:behavior Aggressive during breeding season
gptkbp:breeding_behavior Monogamous
gptkbp:breeding_range Defended by males
gptkbp:breeding_season March to August
gptkbp:call High-pitched chirps
gptkbp:color Males more colorful than females
Iridescent green and purple
gptkbp:coloration Bright and colorful
Long and curved
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of beauty in some cultures
gptkbp:diet gptkb:Nectar
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkbp:egg_color White with speckles
gptkbp:eye_color Dark brown
gptkbp:family gptkb:Nectariniidae
gptkbp:fledging_period 18-20 days
gptkbp:flight_style Fast and agile
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Sipping nectar
Hovering and perching
Hovering and probing
Primarily nectarivorous
gptkbp:genus Leptocoma
gptkbp:habitat Tropical forests
Dense foliage
gptkbp:habitat_preference Lowland forests
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Purple-throated Sunbird
gptkbp:incubation_period 14-16 days
gptkbp:length 11-12 cm
gptkbp:mating_system Aerial displays
gptkbp:migration No
Non-migratory
gptkbp:molt Annual molt
gptkbp:nest_location In trees or shrubs
gptkbp:nest_material Plant fibers and spider silk
gptkbp:nesting Variable
Cup-shaped nests
gptkbp:photography Popular among birdwatchers
gptkbp:predators Larger birds
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Olive-backed_Sunbird
gptkbp:research_interest Behavioral studies
gptkbp:social_behavior Often seen alone
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary or pairs
gptkbp:species Leptocoma sperata
gptkbp:subspecies None recognized
gptkbp:tail_type Forked tail
Long and forked
gptkbp:territorial_behavior gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization Melodious songs
gptkbp:weight 8-10 g
gptkbp:wildlife Population decline
Low in dense foliage
gptkbp:wing_configuration Dark blue
Long and pointed
gptkbp:wingspan 15-20 cm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Anthreptes_malacensis
gptkb:Nectarinia_corynura
gptkb:Nectarinia_subornata
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7