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Leptocoma sperata
Basic stats
Diet
Nectar, small insects, spiders
Habitat
Mangroves, coastal forest, gardens
Range
Southeast Asia
Clutch size
2 eggs
Incubation period
About 12 days
Size
Small (11–12cm)
Wingspan
~16–18cm
Weight
~8–10g
A small sunbird, males with a glossy purple throat and crown bordering a bright yellow breast, often found close to the coast.
Favours mangroves and coastal forest edge, feeding on nectar and small insects, and frequently seen alongside other sunbirds at flowering trees near river mouths.
