About the Purple-throated Sunbird
The purple-throated sunbird, is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. Its natural habitats are lowland tropical forests and tropical mangrove forests of Maratua and the Philippines.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Leptocoma sperata |
| Species Codes | putsun3, PTLS, PPTS, PTSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-throated Sunbird belong to?
The Purple-throated Sunbird (Leptocoma sperata) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Purple-throated Sunbird?
The purple-throated sunbird, is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. Its natural habitats are lowland tropical forests and tropical mangrove forests of Maratua and the Philippines....
Where can I report a Purple-throated Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-throated Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code putsun3, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
151
Species in Family
167
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