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)
1 Verified sightings at Tsavo West National Park From 2019 to 2026
20 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
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 West National Park
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Cinnyris tsavoensis
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Usambara Double-collared Sunbird
Cinnyris usambaricus
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Purple-banded Sunbird
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Beautiful Sunbird
Cinnyris pulchellus
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Eastern Double-collared Sunbird
Cinnyris mediocris
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Mariqua Sunbird
Cinnyris mariquensis
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Hunter's Sunbird
Chalcomitra hunteri
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Amethyst Sunbird
Chalcomitra amethystina
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Collared Sunbird
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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 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |