About the Bates's Sunbird
Bates's sunbird is a species of sunbird in the family Nectariniidae which occurs in Western African forests and Central African rainforests, and locally in other types of forest in Central Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Cinnyris batesi |
| Species Codes | batsun2, BASU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bates's Sunbird belong to?
The Bates's Sunbird (Cinnyris batesi) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bates's Sunbird?
Bates's sunbird is a species of sunbird in the family Nectariniidae which occurs in Western African forests and Central African rainforests, and locally in other types of forest in Central Africa....
Where can I report a Bates's Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Bates's Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code batsun2, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
151
Species in Family
8
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