Purple-breasted Sunbird
Nectarinia purpureiventris
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyNectariniidae (Sunbirds and Spiderhunters)
- GenusNectarinia (African Long-tailed Sunbirds)
- SpeciesNectarinia purpureiventris (Purple-breasted Sunbird)
About the Purple-breasted Sunbird
The purple-breasted sunbird (Nectarinia purpureiventris) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is native to the Albertine Rift montane forests. It is commonly found in Nyugwe Forest. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Purple-breasted 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 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 5 | Semuliki National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 6 | Volcanoes National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 7 | Lake Mburo National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Purple-breasted Sunbird in Queen Elizabeth National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Purple-breasted Sunbird sighting in Queen Elizabeth National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Purple-breasted Sunbird in Queen Elizabeth National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Purple-breasted Sunbird in Queen Elizabeth National Park in our monthly data.