About the Gray-headed Sunbird
The grey-headed sunbird is a small passerine bird which breeds in mixed forest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and western Uganda.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Deleornis axillaris |
| Species Codes | gyhsun1, GHSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-headed Sunbird belong to?
The Gray-headed Sunbird (Deleornis axillaris) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Gray-headed Sunbird?
The grey-headed sunbird is a small passerine bird which breeds in mixed forest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and western Uganda....
Where can I report a Gray-headed Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-headed Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gyhsun1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
151
Species in Family
26
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