Green Sunbird
Anthreptes rectirostris
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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 rectirostris (Green Sunbird)
4 Verified sightings at Queen Elizabeth National Park From 2019 to 2026
743 Verified sightings across all 5 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Green Sunbird
The yellow-chinned sunbird (Anthreptes rectirostris) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in West Africa, namely Sierra Leone to Ghana. The grey-chinned sunbird (Anthreptes tephrolaemus) was formerly grouped with this species.
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Recent sightings of Green 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 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 3 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 4 | Semuliki National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 5 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |