About the Southern Double-collared Sunbird
The southern double-collared sunbird or lesser double-collared sunbird is a small passerine bird which breeds in southern Africa. It is mainly resident, but partially migratory in the north-east of its range.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Cinnyris chalybeus |
| Species Codes | sdcsun3, SDCS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Southern Double-collared Sunbird belong to?
The Southern Double-collared Sunbird (Cinnyris chalybeus) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Southern Double-collared Sunbird?
The southern double-collared sunbird or lesser double-collared sunbird is a small passerine bird which breeds in southern Africa. It is mainly resident, but partially migratory in the north-east of its range....
Where can I report a Southern Double-collared Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Southern Double-collared Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sdcsun3, or on iNaturalist.
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