About the Fork-tailed Sunbird
The fork-tailed sunbird is a bird in the family Nectariniidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1869.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Aethopyga christinae |
| Species Codes | fotsun1, FTSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fork-tailed Sunbird belong to?
The Fork-tailed Sunbird (Aethopyga christinae) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Fork-tailed Sunbird?
The fork-tailed sunbird is a bird in the family Nectariniidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1869....
Where can I report a Fork-tailed Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Fork-tailed Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fotsun1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
151
Species in Family
2,567
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