Plain-backed Sunbird
Anthreptes reichenowi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyNectariniidae (Sunbirds and Spiderhunters)
- GenusAnthreptes (Plain-throated Sunbirds, Violet-backed Sunbirds, and Allies)
- SpeciesAnthreptes reichenowi (Plain-backed Sunbird)
About the Plain-backed Sunbird
The plain-backed sunbird, also known as blue-throated sunbird (Anthreptes reichenowi) is a sunbird. The sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. Flight is fast and direct on their short wings. Most species can take nectar by hovering like a hummingbird, but usually perch to feed most of the time.
The plain-backed sunbird has a disjunct distribution, with one subpopulation in the coastal lowlands of Kenya and north-eastern Tanzania, and another in Mozambique and Zimbabwe. It may be at risk from clearance of lowland forest throughout its range.
(Blue-throated sunbird =) Plain-backed sunbird - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds. BirdLife Species Factsheet Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Plain-backed Sunbird in iSimangaliso Wetland 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 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | iSimangaliso Wetland Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 3 | Gorongosa National Park | 🇲🇿 Mozambique |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Plain-backed Sunbird in iSimangaliso Wetland Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Plain-backed Sunbird sighting in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, based on 33 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Plain-backed Sunbird in iSimangaliso Wetland Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Plain-backed Sunbird in iSimangaliso Wetland Park in our monthly data.