About the Orange-breasted Sunbird
The orange-breasted sunbird is a species of small, predominantly nectar-feeding bird that is endemic to the fynbos shrubland biome of southwestern South Africa. It is the only member of the genus Anthobaphes, in the family Nectariniidae, though it is sometimes placed in the genus Nectarinia. The birds are sexually dimorphic, with females being olive green while the males are orange to yellow on the underside with bright green, blue and purple on the head and neck.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Anthobaphes violacea |
| Species Codes | orbsun2, OBSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Orange-breasted Sunbird belong to?
The Orange-breasted Sunbird (Anthobaphes violacea) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Orange-breasted Sunbird?
The orange-breasted sunbird is a species of small, predominantly nectar-feeding bird that is endemic to the fynbos shrubland biome of southwestern South Africa. It is the only member of the genus Anthobaphes, in the family Nectariniidae, though it is sometimes placed in the genus Nectarinia. The bir...
Where can I report a Orange-breasted Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Orange-breasted Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code orbsun2, or on iNaturalist.
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