Where to see
Where to see the Plain-backed Sunbird in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the Plain-backed Sunbird at stays in or beside Kruger National Park.
Anthreptes reichenowi · Least Concern
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Plain-backed Sunbird
Hosts have recorded the Plain-backed Sunbird at stays in or beside Kruger National Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Anthreptes reichenowi
Records
12
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Plain-backed Sunbird on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Plain-backed Sunbird in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Plain-backed Sunbird at stays in or beside Kruger National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Plain-backed Sunbird in South Africa?
The Plain-backed Sunbird is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (92% of records), Limpopo (8% of records), based on 12 iNaturalist observations. 41 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Plain-backed Sunbird on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Plain-backed Sunbird?
The Plain-backed Sunbird (Anthreptes reichenowi) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Plain-backed Sunbird?
The plain-backed sunbird, also known as blue-throated sunbird (Anthreptes reichenowi) 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.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Plain-backed Sunbird
Every stay on the Plain-backed Sunbird page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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