About the Malachite Sunbird
The malachite sunbird is a small nectarivorous bird found from the highlands of Ethiopia southwards to South Africa. They pollinate many flowering plants, particularly those with long corolla tubes, in the Fynbos.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Nectarinia famosa |
| Species Codes | malsun1, MASU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malachite Sunbird belong to?
The Malachite Sunbird (Nectarinia famosa) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Malachite Sunbird?
The malachite sunbird is a small nectarivorous bird found from the highlands of Ethiopia southwards to South Africa. They pollinate many flowering plants, particularly those with long corolla tubes, in the Fynbos....
Where can I report a Malachite Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Malachite Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code malsun1, or on iNaturalist.
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