About the Sahul Sunbird
The Sahul sunbird is a species of bird in the sunbird family Nectariniidae that is endemic to Sulawesi eastwards to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It is also found in northeast Australia. It was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the olive-backed sunbird, now renamed the garden sunbird.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Cinnyris frenatus |
| Species Codes | olbsun2, OBSU, SASU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sahul Sunbird belong to?
The Sahul Sunbird (Cinnyris frenatus) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sahul Sunbird?
The Sahul sunbird is a species of bird in the sunbird family Nectariniidae that is endemic to Sulawesi eastwards to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It is also found in northeast Australia. It was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the olive-backed sunbird, now renamed the garden sunbird....
Where can I report a Sahul Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Sahul Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code olbsun2, or on iNaturalist.
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