About the Palestine Sunbird
The Palestine sunbird is a small passerine bird of the sunbird family, Nectariniidae. Found in parts of the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa, it is also known as the northern orange-tufted sunbird. However, the name "orange-tufted sunbird" refers to another species, found further south in Africa. In 2015, the Palestinian Authority adopted the species as a national bird, after losing in Israel's national bird public vote in 2008 in favor of the hoopoe. The specific name osea is derived from Ancient Greek ὁσια.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Cinnyris osea |
| Species Codes | palsun2, PASU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Palestine Sunbird belong to?
The Palestine Sunbird (Cinnyris osea) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Palestine Sunbird?
The Palestine sunbird is a small passerine bird of the sunbird family, Nectariniidae. Found in parts of the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa, it is also known as the northern orange-tufted sunbird. However, the name \"orange-tufted sunbird\" refers to another species, found further south in Africa. ...
Where can I report a Palestine Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Palestine Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code palsun2, or on iNaturalist.
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