Western Violet-backed Sunbird (Blousuikerbekkie)

Anthreptes longuemarei (795)

Zulu name: -

Other names: Violetbacked Sunbird, Blue Sunbird

Equipment: Canon 40D, 10-400mm Canon lens

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Western Violet-backed Sunbird
August 2008 Chinizua, Mozambique Adult male
Western Violet-backed Sunbird
August 2008 Chinizua, Mozambique Adult male
Western Violet-backed Sunbird
August 2008 Chinizua, Mozambique Adult female

Experiences with species

These have colours reminiscent of the Violet-backed Starling. The female is one of the prettier female Sunbirds, with her purple tail and white eyestripe.