Usambara Double-collared Sunbird
Cinnyris usambaricus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyNectariniidae (Sunbirds and Spiderhunters)
- GenusCinnyris (Cinnyris Sunbirds)
- SpeciesCinnyris usambaricus (Usambara Double-collared Sunbird)
About the Usambara Double-collared Sunbird
The Usambara double-collared sunbird (Cinnyris usambaricus) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is a resident breeder in the tropical moist montane forests of southeast Kenya and Tanga Region of Tanzania.
The Usambara double-collared sunbird was described as a subspecies of the eastern double-collared sunbird by the German ornithologist Hermann Grote in 1922 and given the trinomial name Cinnyris mediocris usambaricus. He description was based on specimens collected in the Usambara Mountains of Tanzania. It was promoted to species status based on differences in plumage and genetics. The species is monotypic. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Usambara Double-collared Sunbird in Tsavo West 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 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 2 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 3 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Usambara Double-collared Sunbird in Tsavo West National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Usambara Double-collared Sunbird sighting in Tsavo West National Park, based on 74 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Usambara Double-collared Sunbird in Tsavo West National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Usambara Double-collared Sunbird in Tsavo West National Park in our monthly data.