Western Violet-backed Sunbird
Anthreptes longuemarei
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Nectariniidae
Western Violet-backed Sunbird.
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Anthreptes longuemarei
Category
birds
Family
Nectariniidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 11.4 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding western violet-backed sunbird in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 60%, canopy foraging 20%, understorey foraging 10%, aerial foraging 10%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 80%; nectar 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
Malawi
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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