Western violet-backed sunbird

Western violet-backed sunbird

Longuemare's sunbird

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Anthreptes longuemarei

The western violet-backed sunbird or Longuemare's sunbird (Anthreptes longuemarei ) is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is the most widely ranging species in the violet-backed sunbird superspecies, ranging throughout a large part of tropical mainland sub-Saharan Africa not inhabited by other members of the superspecies. It is mainly found in regions with mesic woodland.

References

1. Western violet-backed sunbird Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_violet-backed_sunbird
2. Western violet-backed sunbird on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22717635/94543374
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/584726

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