About the Carmelite Sunbird
The Carmelite sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Liberia as well as the lower Congo River and coastal areas of western and central Africa down to central Angola.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Chalcomitra fuliginosa |
| Species Codes | carsun2, CASU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Carmelite Sunbird belong to?
The Carmelite Sunbird (Chalcomitra fuliginosa) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Carmelite Sunbird?
The Carmelite sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Liberia as well as the lower Congo River and coastal areas of western and central Africa down to central Angola....
Where can I report a Carmelite Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Carmelite Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code carsun2, 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
95
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