About the Fire-tailed Sunbird
The fire-tailed sunbird is a species of sunbird in the family Nectariniidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Aethopyga ignicauda |
| Species Codes | fitsun1, FTSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fire-tailed Sunbird belong to?
The Fire-tailed Sunbird (Aethopyga ignicauda) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Fire-tailed Sunbird?
The fire-tailed sunbird is a species of sunbird in the family Nectariniidae....
Where can I report a Fire-tailed Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Fire-tailed Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fitsun1, 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
322
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