About the Plain-backed Sunbird
The plain-backed sunbird, also known as blue-throated sunbird is a sunbird. The sunbirds are a group of very small Old World passerine birds which feed largely on nectar, although they will also take insects, especially when feeding young. Flight is fast and direct on their short wings. Most species can take nectar by hovering like a hummingbird, but usually perch to feed most of the time.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in November · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Mangrove SunbirdAnthreptes gabonicusThe mangrove sunbird or mouse-brown sunbird, is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
Grey-throated SunbirdAnthreptes griseigularisThe grey-throated sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
Uluguru Violet-backed SunbirdAnthreptes neglectusThe Uluguru violet-backed sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
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