About the Purple-naped Spiderhunter
The purple-naped spiderhunter or purple-naped sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is the only species in the genus Kurochkinegramma. It is found in Southeast Asia from Myanmar to Sumatra and Borneo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Kurochkinegramma hypogrammicum |
| Species Codes | punsun1, PNSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-naped Spiderhunter belong to?
The Purple-naped Spiderhunter (Kurochkinegramma hypogrammicum) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Purple-naped Spiderhunter?
The purple-naped spiderhunter or purple-naped sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is the only species in the genus Kurochkinegramma. It is found in Southeast Asia from Myanmar to Sumatra and Borneo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Purple-naped Spiderhunter sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-naped Spiderhunter on eBird (ebird.org) using species code punsun1, or on iNaturalist.
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