About the Green-throated Sunbird
The green-throated sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in the African countries of Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Chalcomitra rubescens |
| Species Codes | gntsun1, GTSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green-throated Sunbird belong to?
The Green-throated Sunbird (Chalcomitra rubescens) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Green-throated Sunbird?
The green-throated sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in the African countries of Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, ...
Where can I report a Green-throated Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Green-throated Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gntsun1, or on iNaturalist.
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