About the Nile Valley Sunbird
The Nile Valley sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, and Yemen.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Hedydipna metallica |
| Species Codes | nivsun2, NVSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Nile Valley Sunbird belong to?
The Nile Valley Sunbird (Hedydipna metallica) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Nile Valley Sunbird?
The Nile Valley sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, and Yemen....
Where can I report a Nile Valley Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Nile Valley Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nivsun2, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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Species in Family
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