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Uluguru violet backed sunbird

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Passeriformes

Genus
  
Anthreptes

Higher classification
  
Anthreptes

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Nectariniidae

Scientific name
  
Anthreptes neglectus

Rank
  
Species

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Similar
  
Banded green sunbird, Violet‑tailed sunbird, Anchieta's sunbird, Eastern violet‑backed sunbird, Grey‑chinned sunbird

The Uluguru violet-backed sunbird (Anthreptes neglectus) is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family. 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.

References

Uluguru violet-backed sunbird Wikipedia