About the Orange-tufted Sunbird
The orange-tufted sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in moist savanna, the grassy edges of gallery forest and of isolated tropical forests in Africa. It is absent from forests in the central Congo Basin. It has been recorded in northern Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, western Kenya, eastern Nigeria, Uganda, and northern Zambia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Cinnyris bouvieri |
| Species Codes | ortsun3, OTSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Orange-tufted Sunbird belong to?
The Orange-tufted Sunbird (Cinnyris bouvieri) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Orange-tufted Sunbird?
The orange-tufted sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in moist savanna, the grassy edges of gallery forest and of isolated tropical forests in Africa. It is absent from forests in the central Congo Basin. It has been recorded in northern Angola, Cameroon, Central Af...
Where can I report a Orange-tufted Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Orange-tufted Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ortsun3, or on iNaturalist.
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