Hedydipna

 Hedydipna  is a genus of sunbirds. It contains the following species which are sometimes included in genus Anthreptes.


 * Pygmy Sunbird, Hedydipna platura
 * Nile Valley Sunbird, Hedydipna metallica
 * Amani Sunbird, Hedydipna pallidigaster
 * Plain-backed Sunbird, Hedydipna reichenowi
 * Anchieta's Sunbird, Hedydipna anchietae
 * Mangrove Sunbird, Hedydipna gabonica
 * Western Violet-backed Sunbird, Hedydipna longuemarei
 * Eastern Violet-backed Sunbird, Hedydipna orientalis
 * Uluguru Violet-backed Sunbird, Hedydip**na neglecta
 * Violet-tailed Sunbird, Hedydipna aurantia

The name Hedydipna comes from the Greek hēdudeipnos, meaning "dainty-supping" or "sweet-eating" — a reference to the nectar sipping habits of these species. These sunbirds are largely restricted to Africa and western islands in the Indian Ocean, though the Nile Valley Sunbird is found as far east as Yemen.