Western Violet-backed Sunbird
Anthreptes longuemarei
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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 longuemarei (Western Violet-backed Sunbird)
About the Western Violet-backed Sunbird
The western violet-backed sunbird or Longuemare's sunbird (Anthreptes longuemarei) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is the most widely ranging species in the violet-backed sunbird superspecies, ranging throughout a large part of tropical mainland sub-Saharan Africa not inhabited by other members of the superspecies. It is mainly found in regions with mesic woodland.
(Western) violet-backed sunbird - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Western Violet-backed Sunbird in Ruaha 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 | Niokolo-Koba National Park | 🇸🇳 Senegal | |
| 2 | Mikumi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 3 | South Luangwa National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 4 | Ruaha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 5 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 6 | Kafue National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 7 | Gorongosa National Park | 🇲🇿 Mozambique | |
| 8 | Lower Zambezi National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 9 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 10 | Mana Pools National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 11 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 12 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 13 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 14 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Western Violet-backed Sunbird in Ruaha National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Western Violet-backed Sunbird sighting in Ruaha National Park, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Western Violet-backed Sunbird in Ruaha National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Western Violet-backed Sunbird in Ruaha National Park in our monthly data.