About the Tsavo Sunbird
The Tsavo sunbird is a small passerine bird of Kenya and Tanzania. It is sometimes lumped with the purple-banded sunbird.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Cinnyris tsavoensis |
| Species Codes | tsasun1, TSSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tsavo Sunbird belong to?
The Tsavo Sunbird (Cinnyris tsavoensis) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Tsavo Sunbird?
The Tsavo sunbird is a small passerine bird of Kenya and Tanzania. It is sometimes lumped with the purple-banded sunbird....
Where can I report a Tsavo Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Tsavo Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tsasun1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Sunbirds and Spiderhunters 151 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
151
Species in Family
30
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