Superb Sunbird
Cinnyris superbus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyNectariniidae (Sunbirds and Spiderhunters)
- GenusCinnyris (Cinnyris Sunbirds)
- SpeciesCinnyris superbus (Superb Sunbird)
146 Verified sightings at Kibale National Park From 2019 to 2026
156 Verified sightings across all 6 parks From 2019 to 2026
January Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Superb Sunbird
The superb sunbird (Cinnyris superbus) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is widely spread across the African tropical rainforest. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Superb Sunbird in Kibale 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 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Semuliki National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 4 | Lake Mburo National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 5 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 6 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Superb Sunbird in Kibale National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Superb Sunbird sighting in Kibale National Park, based on 146 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Superb Sunbird in Kibale National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Superb Sunbird in Kibale National Park in our monthly data.