Tacazze Sunbird
Nectarinia tacazze
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyNectariniidae (Sunbirds and Spiderhunters)
- GenusNectarinia (African Long-tailed Sunbirds)
- SpeciesNectarinia tacazze (Tacazze Sunbird)
About the Tacazze Sunbird
The Tacazze sunbird (Nectarinia tacazze) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is native to the eastern Afromontane forests. The bird is named after the Tacazze or Tekezé River and may easily be observed in nearby districts such as Degua Tembien in north Ethiopia. The species is found in evergreen forest, mountain woodlands and areas with scattered trees including Ficus sp., Euphorbia abyssinica and Juniperus procera. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Tacazze Sunbird in Kidepo Valley 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 | Bale Mountains National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | |
| 2 | Aberdare National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 3 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 4 | Arusha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 5 | Lake Nakuru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 6 | Awash National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | |
| 7 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 8 | Lake Manyara National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 9 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |