About the Moreau's Sunbird
Moreau's sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to Kilolo District of Morogoro Region in Tanzania where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed it as being "near-threatened".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Cinnyris moreaui |
| Species Codes | morsun2, MOSU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Moreau's Sunbird belong to?
The Moreau's Sunbird (Cinnyris moreaui) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Moreau's Sunbird?
The Moreau's Sunbird is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Moreau's Sunbird?
Moreau's sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is endemic to Kilolo District of Morogoro Region in Tanzania where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has a...
Where can I report a Moreau's Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Moreau's Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code morsun2, or on iNaturalist.
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