About the Regal Sunbird
The regal sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is native to the Albertine Rift montane forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Cinnyris regius |
| Species Codes | regsun2, RESU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Regal Sunbird belong to?
The Regal Sunbird (Cinnyris regius) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Regal Sunbird?
The regal sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is native to the Albertine Rift montane forests....
Where can I report a Regal Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Regal Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code regsun2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Sunbirds and Spiderhunters 151 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
151
Species in Family
120
iNat Observations
Spotted a Regal Sunbird?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!