About the Violet-tailed Sunbird
The violet-tailed sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found near water in forest, scrub and mangrove in the Central African countries of Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Gabon. It is part of the violet-backed sunbird superspecies.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Sunbirds and Spiderhunters (Nectariniidae) |
| Species | Anthreptes aurantius |
| Species Codes | vitsun1, VTSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Violet-tailed Sunbird belong to?
The Violet-tailed Sunbird (Anthreptes aurantius) belongs to the Sunbirds and Spiderhunters family (Nectariniidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Violet-tailed Sunbird?
The violet-tailed sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found near water in forest, scrub and mangrove in the Central African countries of Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Gabon. It is part of the viole...
Where can I report a Violet-tailed Sunbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Violet-tailed Sunbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vitsun1, or on iNaturalist.
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