About the Van Hasselt's Sunbird
Van Hasselt's sunbird, is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Northeast India, Bangladesh and Southeast Asia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Leptocoma brasiliana |
| Species Codes | vahsun1, VHSU, VAHA, MBSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Van Hasselt's Sunbird belong to?
The Van Hasselt's Sunbird (Leptocoma brasiliana) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Van Hasselt's Sunbird?
Van Hasselt's sunbird, is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Northeast India, Bangladesh and Southeast Asia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical mangrove forests....
Where can I report a Van Hasselt's Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Van Hasselt's Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vahsun1, or on iNaturalist.
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