Uluguru Violet-backed Sunbird (Anthreptes neglectus)
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Uluguru Violet-backed Sunbird

Anthreptes neglectus Neumann, 1922

12 gWeight

The Uluguru violet-backed sunbird (Anthreptes neglectus) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.

Busiest months: July and October · Most records: Tanzania

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Uluguru Violet-backed Sunbird has been recorded at 1 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. East Usambara Mountains – Amani Nature ReserveTanzania228 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Tanzania

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Uluguru violet-backed sunbird (Anthreptes neglectus) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. The bird is small with a short bill. The male is an iridescent upper body while the female has a brown upperbody.

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Questions

How big is the Uluguru Violet-backed Sunbird?

The Uluguru Violet-backed Sunbird weighs around 12 g.

Where does the Uluguru Violet-backed Sunbird live?

Its breeding range: Africa: southeastern Kenya to east-central Mozambique. It is most often recorded in Tanzania.

When is the best time to see the Uluguru Violet-backed Sunbird?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July and October (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Uluguru Violet-backed Sunbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Uluguru Violet-backed Sunbird as Least Concern.

What does the Uluguru Violet-backed Sunbird eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Uluguru Violet-backed Sunbird in?

It belongs to the family Sunbirds (Nectariniidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
12 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
69 mm
Tail
54 mm
Bill
19 mm
Tarsus
17 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: southeastern Kenya to east-central Mozambique

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Sunbirds Nectariniidae
Genus
Anthreptes

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Uluguru Violet-backed Sunbird

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