Western Violet-backed Sunbird

Anthreptes longuemarei

The western violet-backed sunbird or Longuemare's sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is the most widely ranging species in the violet-backed sunbird superspecies, ranging throughout a large part of tropical mainland sub-Saharan Africa not inhabited by other members of the superspecies. It is mainly found in regions with mesic woodland.

Scientific name

Anthreptes longuemarei

Family

Sunbirds and Spiderhunters

IUCN status

LC