Uluguru Violet-backed Sunbird
NameUluguru Violet-backed Sunbird
Common NameUluguru Violet-backed Sunbird
Scientific NameAnthreptes neglectus
FamilyNectariniidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)8
Plumage DetailsMale plumage features a dark, iridescent violet-blue crown and upperparts, including the back and rump. The throat and upper breast are dark, often appearing blackish with a violet sheen, and a small iridescent patch is visible on the shoulder. The belly and undertail coverts are pale greyish-white, while the bill is slender and black. Females are duller, generally olive-green above and yellowish below.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched 'tseet' or 'tsip' calls, often given in a series. The song is a rapid, high-pitched warble.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Uluguru Mountains in eastern Tanzania.
Identifying Featuressmall size, slender decurved bill, iridescent violet-blue upperparts (male), pale greyish-white belly, endemic to Uluguru Mountains
Description
This small sunbird is characterized by its slender, decurved bill and vibrant plumage. Males display iridescent violet-blue on the crown and back, contrasting with a pale greyish-white belly. It primarily feeds on nectar and insects within its forest habitat.
