Kenya Violet-backed Sunbird
Anthreptes orientalis
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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 orientalis (Kenya Violet-backed Sunbird)
About the Kenya Violet-backed Sunbird
The eastern violet-backed sunbird (Anthreptes orientalis), also known as the Kenya violet-backed sunbird, is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in arid savanna of East Africa, ranging from Djibouti in north to Tanzania in south. It is part of the violet-backed sunbird superspecies. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Kenya Violet-backed Sunbird in Tsavo West National Park
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Chalcomitra hunteri
Tsavo Sunbird
Cinnyris tsavoensis
Variable Sunbird
Cinnyris venustus
Amethyst Sunbird
Chalcomitra amethystina
Black-bellied Sunbird
Cinnyris nectarinioides
Collared Sunbird
Hedydipna collaris
Olive Sunbird
Cyanomitra olivacea
Usambara Double-collared Sunbird
Cinnyris usambaricus
Purple-banded Sunbird
Cinnyris bifasciatus
Beautiful Sunbird
Cinnyris pulchellus
Scarlet-chested Sunbird
Chalcomitra senegalensis
Eastern Double-collared Sunbird
Cinnyris mediocris
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 3 | Ruaha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 4 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 5 | Meru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 6 | Lake Manyara National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 7 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 8 | Tarangire National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 9 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 10 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 11 | Amboseli National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 12 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 13 | Awash National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | |
| 14 | Arusha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 15 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Kenya Violet-backed Sunbird in Tsavo West National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Kenya Violet-backed Sunbird sighting in Tsavo West National Park, based on 374 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Kenya Violet-backed Sunbird in Tsavo West National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Kenya Violet-backed Sunbird in Tsavo West National Park in our monthly data.