The Eastern Violet-backed Sunbird (Anthreptes orientalis), also known as the Kenya Violet-backed Sunbird, is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family. It is found in arid savanna of East Africa, ranging from Djibouti in north to Tanzania in south.
It is characterized by a violet head and back, green medium coverts, and white breast and abdomen. This photo was taken at Samburo Nature Preserve.