About the Purple-breasted Sunbird
The purple-breasted sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is native to the Albertine Rift montane forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Nectarinia purpureiventris |
| Species Codes | pubsun3, PBSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-breasted Sunbird belong to?
The Purple-breasted Sunbird (Nectarinia purpureiventris) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Purple-breasted Sunbird?
The purple-breasted sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is native to the Albertine Rift montane forests....
Where can I report a Purple-breasted Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-breasted Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pubsun3, or on iNaturalist.
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