The Western Violet-backed Sunbird prefers woodland and riverine habitats. The eastern race is more a bird of drier open savannas.

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The Western Violet-backed Sunbird prefers woodland and riverine habitats. The eastern race is more a bird of drier open savannas. In the breeding season the male is wonderfully coloured

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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