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)
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 Semuliki 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 |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Green Sunbird in Semuliki National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Green Sunbird sighting in Semuliki National Park, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Green Sunbird in Semuliki National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Green Sunbird in Semuliki National Park in our monthly data.