About the Copper Sunbird
The copper sunbird is a species of passerine bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is native to tropical Africa, its range extending from Senegal and Guinea in the west to South Sudan and Kenya in the east, and southwards to Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Cinnyris cupreus |
| Species Codes | copsun2, COSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Copper Sunbird belong to?
The Copper Sunbird (Cinnyris cupreus) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Copper Sunbird?
The copper sunbird is a species of passerine bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is native to tropical Africa, its range extending from Senegal and Guinea in the west to South Sudan and Kenya in the east, and southwards to Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique....
Where can I report a Copper Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Copper Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code copsun2, or on iNaturalist.
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