About the Anchieta's Sunbird
Anchieta's sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Angola, the DRC, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia, and is named after José Alberto de Oliveira Anchieta.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Anthreptes anchietae |
| Species Codes | ancsun1, ANSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Anchieta's Sunbird belong to?
The Anchieta's Sunbird (Anthreptes anchietae) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Anchieta's Sunbird?
Anchieta's sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Angola, the DRC, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia, and is named after José Alberto de Oliveira Anchieta....
Where can I report a Anchieta's Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Anchieta's Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ancsun1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
151
Species in Family
15
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