About the Black-throated Sunbird
The black-throated sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Aethopyga saturata |
| Species Codes | bltsun1, BTSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-throated Sunbird belong to?
The Black-throated Sunbird (Aethopyga saturata) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-throated Sunbird?
The black-throated sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae....
Where can I report a Black-throated Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-throated Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bltsun1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Sunbirds and Spiderhunters 151 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
151
Species in Family
1,101
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