About the Buff-throated Sunbird
The buff-throated sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Togo.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Chalcomitra adelberti |
| Species Codes | butsun2, BTSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buff-throated Sunbird belong to?
The Buff-throated Sunbird (Chalcomitra adelberti) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Buff-throated Sunbird?
The buff-throated sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Togo....
Where can I report a Buff-throated Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Buff-throated Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code butsun2, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
151
Species in Family
66
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