About the Abyssinian Sunbird
The Abyssinian sunbird, formerly the shining sunbird, is a species of passerine bird in the sunbird family Nectariniidae. The Arabian sunbird was formerly treated as a subspecies.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Cinnyris habessinicus |
| Species Codes | shisun3, ABSU, SHSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Abyssinian Sunbird belong to?
The Abyssinian Sunbird (Cinnyris habessinicus) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Abyssinian Sunbird?
The Abyssinian sunbird, formerly the shining sunbird, is a species of passerine bird in the sunbird family Nectariniidae. The Arabian sunbird was formerly treated as a subspecies....
Where can I report a Abyssinian Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Abyssinian Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shisun3, 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
60
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