Overview
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. Both have pale-gray underbodies.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Lowland coastal forest of southeastern Kenya, Tanzania, and northern Mozambique.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Uluguru violet-backed sunbird
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
