About the Montane Double-collared Sunbird
Ludwig's double-collared sunbird or the montane double-collared sunbird, is a small passerine bird which breeds in forested mountains above 1,800 m (5,900 ft) in western Angola as well as the Nyika Plateau of northern Malawi and northeastern Zambia. This bird is sometimes considered to be con-specific with the greater double-collared sunbird. It is sometimes placed in the genus Nectarinia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Cinnyris ludovicensis |
| Species Codes | mdcsun3, RDCS, MDCS, LDCS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Montane Double-collared Sunbird belong to?
The Montane Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris ludovicensis) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Montane Double-collared Sunbird?
Ludwig's double-collared sunbird or the montane double-collared sunbird, is a small passerine bird which breeds in forested mountains above 1,800 m (5,900 ft) in western Angola as well as the Nyika Plateau of northern Malawi and northeastern Zambia. This bird is sometimes considered to be con-specif...
Where can I report a Montane Double-collared Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Montane Double-collared Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mdcsun3, or on iNaturalist.
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