Where to see
Kenya Violet-backed Sunbird
Anthreptes orientalis
Samburu National Reserve leads · 6 parks ranked by real sighting rates
Parks Ranked
Share of wildlife watchers reporting a Kenya Violet-backed Sunbird during a day in the park, from citizen-science data (GBIF)
| # | Park | Country | Sighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 3 | Ruaha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 4 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 5 | Meru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 6 | Lake Manyara National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
Quick answers
Which is the best park to see a Kenya Violet-backed Sunbird?
Samburu National Reserve (Kenya) — about 44% of wildlife watchers report a Kenya Violet-backed Sunbird sighting there, the highest of the 6 parks in our data.
Where else can I see a Kenya Violet-backed Sunbird?
Tsavo West National Park (about 27%), Ruaha National Park (about 26%), Mkomazi National Park (about 25%) are the next best options.