About the Mouse-colored Sunbird
The grey sunbird or mouse-coloured sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is native to shoreline areas of Africa, from Somalia to South Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Cyanomitra veroxii |
| Species Codes | mocsun2, MCSU, GRSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mouse-colored Sunbird belong to?
The Mouse-colored Sunbird (Cyanomitra veroxii) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Mouse-colored Sunbird?
The grey sunbird or mouse-coloured sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is native to shoreline areas of Africa, from Somalia to South Africa....
Where can I report a Mouse-colored Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Mouse-colored Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mocsun2, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
151
Species in Family
377
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