About the Splendid Sunbird
The splendid sunbird is a sunbird. The sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also feed on insects, especially when feeding young.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Cinnyris coccinigastrus |
| Species Codes | splsun2, SPSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Splendid Sunbird belong to?
The Splendid Sunbird (Cinnyris coccinigastrus) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Splendid Sunbird?
The splendid sunbird is a sunbird. The sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also feed on insects, especially when feeding young....
Where can I report a Splendid Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Splendid Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code splsun2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Sunbirds and Spiderhunters 151 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
151
Species in Family
380
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