About the Palawan Sunbird
The Palawan sunbird is a species of bird in the sunbird family Nectariniidae that is found on the islands of the Palawan group in the Philippines. It was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the olive-backed sunbird, now renamed the garden sunbird.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Cinnyris aurora |
| Species Codes | olbsun6, OBSU, PASU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Palawan Sunbird belong to?
The Palawan Sunbird (Cinnyris aurora) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Palawan Sunbird?
The Palawan sunbird is a species of bird in the sunbird family Nectariniidae that is found on the islands of the Palawan group in the Philippines. It was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the olive-backed sunbird, now renamed the garden sunbird....
Where can I report a Palawan Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Palawan Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code olbsun6, or on iNaturalist.
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