About the Red-tufted Sunbird
The scarlet-tufted sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectarinia of the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. It is also known as the red-tufted sunbird and the scarlet-tufted malachite sunbird.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Nectarinia johnstoni |
| Species Codes | retsun2, STSU, RTSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-tufted Sunbird belong to?
The Red-tufted Sunbird (Nectarinia johnstoni) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-tufted Sunbird?
The scarlet-tufted sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectarinia of the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. It is also known as the red-tufted sunbird and the scarlet-tufted malachite sunbird....
Where can I report a Red-tufted Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-tufted Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code retsun2, or on iNaturalist.
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