Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Anthreptes Higher classification Anthreptes | Phylum Chordata Family Nectariniidae Scientific name Anthreptes orientalis Rank Species | |
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Similar Uluguru violet‑backed sunbird, Banded green sunbird, Sunbird, Bird, Western violet‑backed sunbird | ||
The eastern violet-backed sunbird (Anthreptes orientalis), also known as the Kenya violet-backed sunbird, is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in arid savanna of East Africa, ranging from Djibouti in north to Tanzania in south. It is part of the violet-backed sunbird superspecies.
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