Dusky Sunbird
Cinnyris fuscus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyNectariniidae (Sunbirds and Spiderhunters)
- GenusCinnyris (Cinnyris Sunbirds)
- SpeciesCinnyris fuscus (Dusky Sunbird)
About the Dusky Sunbird
The dusky sunbird (Cinnyris fuscus) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. This relatively dull sunbird is found in arid savanna, thickets and shrubland (e.g. Karoo) in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.
Dusky sunbird - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds. Dusky sunbird Structured guide to the species in southern Africa Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Dusky Sunbird in Etosha National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 2 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 3 | Waterberg Plateau Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 4 | Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 5 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 6 | Golden Gate Highlands National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 7 | Table Mountain National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Dusky Sunbird in Etosha National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Dusky Sunbird sighting in Etosha National Park, based on 294 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Dusky Sunbird in Etosha National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Dusky Sunbird in Etosha National Park in our monthly data.