About the Olive Sunbird
The olive sunbird is a large African species of sunbird belonging to the family Nectariniidae which encompasses species of sunbirds, spiderhunters, and flowerpeckers, and sugarbirds.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Cyanomitra olivacea |
| Species Codes | eaosun1, EOSU, OLSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Olive Sunbird belong to?
The Olive Sunbird (Cyanomitra olivacea) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Olive Sunbird?
The olive sunbird is a large African species of sunbird belonging to the family Nectariniidae which encompasses species of sunbirds, spiderhunters, and flowerpeckers, and sugarbirds....
Where can I report a Olive Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Olive Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eaosun1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Sunbirds and Spiderhunters 151 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
151
Species in Family
11,401
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