Violet-breasted Sunbird
Cinnyris chalcomelas
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyNectariniidae (Sunbirds and Spiderhunters)
- GenusCinnyris (Cinnyris Sunbirds)
- SpeciesCinnyris chalcomelas (Violet-breasted Sunbird)
About the Violet-breasted Sunbird
The violet-breasted sunbird (Cinnyris chalcomelas) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae (sunbirds). It is found in Kenya and Somalia. It is sometimes regarded as the same species as the Pemba sunbird. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Violet-breasted Sunbird in Tsavo East National Park
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Cinnyris tsavoensis
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Cinnyris venustus
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Cinnyris bifasciatus
Black-bellied Sunbird
Cinnyris nectarinioides
Usambara Double-collared Sunbird
Cinnyris usambaricus
Mariqua Sunbird
Cinnyris mariquensis
Beautiful Sunbird
Cinnyris pulchellus
Collared Sunbird
Hedydipna collaris
Olive Sunbird
Cyanomitra olivacea
Amethyst Sunbird
Chalcomitra amethystina
Hunter's Sunbird
Chalcomitra hunteri
Amani Sunbird
Hedydipna pallidigaster
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Violet-breasted Sunbird in Tsavo East National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Violet-breasted Sunbird sighting in Tsavo East National Park, based on 19 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Violet-breasted Sunbird in Tsavo East National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Violet-breasted Sunbird in Tsavo East National Park in our monthly data.