Uluguru Violet-backed Sunbird
Anthreptes neglectus
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The Uluguru violet-backed sunbird 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. It is found in forests in eastern Kenya, eastern Tanzania and north-eastern Mozambique. It is part of the violet-backed sunbird superspecies.
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. It is found in forests in eastern Kenya, eastern Tanzania (including the Uluguru Mountains, the basis for its common name) and north-eastern Mozambique. It is part of the violet-backed sunbird superspecies.
In 2024, Anthreptes neglectus is listed as Least Concern.
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Taxonomy
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Nectariniidae
- Genus
- Anthreptes
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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6 illustrations of Anthreptes neglectus (Uluguru Violet-backed Sunbird) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by Neumann, 1922 (CC0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Anthreptes neglectus (Uluguru Violet-backed Sunbird) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Anthreptes neglectus, commonly known as the Uluguru Violet-backed Sunbird, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- Where does Anthreptes neglectus (Uluguru Violet-backed Sunbird) live?
- Anthreptes neglectus (Uluguru Violet-backed Sunbird) is found in Africa.
- What family does Anthreptes neglectus (Uluguru Violet-backed Sunbird) belong to?
- Anthreptes neglectus (Uluguru Violet-backed Sunbird) belongs to the family Nectariniidae, in the order Passeriformes.
- What colour is Anthreptes neglectus (Uluguru Violet-backed Sunbird)?
- The plumage of Anthreptes neglectus (Uluguru Violet-backed Sunbird) combines these colours: Green and Brown.
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