Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Anthreptes Higher classification Anthreptes | Phylum Chordata Family Nectariniidae Scientific name Anthreptes aurantium Rank Species | |
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Similar Uluguru violet‑backed sunbird, Anchieta's sunbird, Banded green sunbird, Grey‑chinned sunbird, Mangrove sunbird | ||
The violet-tailed sunbird (Anthreptes aurantius) is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family. It is found near water in forest, scrub and mangrove in the Central African countries of Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Gabon. It is part of the violet-backed sunbird superspecies.
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