Eastern Violet-backed Sunbird

Anthreptes orientalis

The eastern violet-backed sunbird, 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.

Scientific name

Anthreptes orientalis

Family

Sunbirds and Spiderhunters

IUCN status

LC