About the Dusky Sunbird
The dusky sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. This relatively dull sunbird is found in arid savanna, thickets and shrubland in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Cinnyris fuscus |
| Species Codes | dussun2, DUSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dusky Sunbird belong to?
The Dusky Sunbird (Cinnyris fuscus) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Dusky Sunbird?
The dusky sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. This relatively dull sunbird is found in arid savanna, thickets and shrubland in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa....
Where can I report a Dusky Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Dusky Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dussun2, or on iNaturalist.
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Passeriformes
Order
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Species in Family
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