About the Apricot-breasted Sunbird
The apricot-breasted sunbird is a species of bird belonging to the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to the island of Sumba in Indonesia, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Although it is quite common, very little is known about its biology, with virtually nothing known about its breeding or diet.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Cinnyris buettikoferi |
| Species Codes | apbsun2, ABSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Apricot-breasted Sunbird belong to?
The Apricot-breasted Sunbird (Cinnyris buettikoferi) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Apricot-breasted Sunbird?
The apricot-breasted sunbird is a species of bird belonging to the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to the island of Sumba in Indonesia, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Although it is quite common, ver...
Where can I report a Apricot-breasted Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Apricot-breasted Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code apbsun2, or on iNaturalist.
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