Blue-headed Sunbird
Cyanomitra alinae
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyNectariniidae (Sunbirds and Spiderhunters)
- GenusCyanomitra (Brownish Sunbirds)
- SpeciesCyanomitra alinae (Blue-headed Sunbird)
About the Blue-headed Sunbird
The blue-headed sunbird (Cyanomitra alinae) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is native to the Albertine Rift montane forests. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Blue-headed Sunbird in Queen Elizabeth 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 | Nyungwe National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 2 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 4 | Volcanoes National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 5 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 6 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Blue-headed Sunbird in Queen Elizabeth National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Blue-headed Sunbird sighting in Queen Elizabeth National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Blue-headed Sunbird in Queen Elizabeth National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Blue-headed Sunbird in Queen Elizabeth National Park in our monthly data.