Least ConcernUncommonOmnivoreShrublandDomed nestTiny · 7 g
About the Purple-banded Sunbird
The purple-banded sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Eswatini, Gabon, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
JFMAMJJASOND
Peak activity in November · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Dusky SunbirdCinnyris fuscusThe dusky sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
Dusky SunbirdCinnyris fuscusThe dusky sunbird is a species of bird in the family Nectariniidae.
Garden SunbirdCinnyris jugularisThe garden sunbird is 10–11.4 cm (3.9–4.5 in) in size; males weigh 6.7–11.9 g (0.24–0.42 oz) and females 6–10 g (0.21–0.35 oz).
Learn the Purple-banded Sunbird for real
BeakBrain drills you on photos and calls until you can greet this bird by name in the field. Free to play, on any device.
Play BeakBrainEvery photo and recording on this page is credited to its author under the licence shown. Spotted a problem with this page, or have a better photo? Contribute.