About the Neergaard's Sunbird
Neergaard's sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Mozambique and South Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forest near the coast, where it is threatened by habitat loss. It is named after Paul Neergaard, a Danish recruiting officer for the Wenela agency, who was stationed in southern Mozambique.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Cinnyris neergaardi |
| Species Codes | neesun2, NESU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Neergaard's Sunbird belong to?
The Neergaard's Sunbird (Cinnyris neergaardi) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Neergaard's Sunbird?
The Neergaard's Sunbird is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Neergaard's Sunbird?
Neergaard's sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Mozambique and South Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forest near the coast, where it is threatened by habitat loss. It is named after Paul Neergaard, a Danish recruiting officer for the We...
Where can I report a Neergaard's Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Neergaard's Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code neesun2, or on iNaturalist.
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