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 Namib-Naukluft 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 Namib-Naukluft National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Dusky Sunbird sighting in Namib-Naukluft National Park, based on 623 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Dusky Sunbird in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Dusky Sunbird in Namib-Naukluft National Park in our monthly data.