Eastern Violet-backed Sunbird

Anthreptes orientalis

Least Concern

The Eastern Violet-backed Sunbird is a sunbird or spiderhunter of sub-Saharan African woodland, savanna, towns, and forest edges. It uses a slender curved bill to take nectar from flowers while also eating insects and spiders, and it is an important pollinator in forest, woodland, gardens, and montane vegetation.

Family

Nectariniidae

Group

Sunbirds and Spiderhunters

Range

Eastern Violet-backed Sunbird Range — Resident or seasonal range in sub-Saharan African woodland, savanna, towns, and forest edges

Population

≈ Unknown

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