About the Greater Double-collared Sunbird
The greater double-collared sunbird is a small bird in the sunbird family. It was formerly placed in genus Nectarinia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Cinnyris afer |
| Species Codes | gdcsun2, GDCS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Greater Double-collared Sunbird belong to?
The Greater Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris afer) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Greater Double-collared Sunbird?
The greater double-collared sunbird is a small bird in the sunbird family. It was formerly placed in genus Nectarinia....
Where can I report a Greater Double-collared Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Greater Double-collared Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gdcsun2, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
151
Species in Family
2,993
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