About the Collared Sunbird
The collared sunbird is a bird species of the family Nectariniidae. The sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. The collared sunbird is in fact mainly insectivorous.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Hedydipna collaris |
| Species Codes | colsun2, COSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Collared Sunbird belong to?
The Collared Sunbird (Hedydipna collaris) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Collared Sunbird?
The collared sunbird is a bird species of the family Nectariniidae. The sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. The collared sunbird is in fact mainly insectivorous....
Where can I report a Collared Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Collared Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code colsun2, or on iNaturalist.
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