Extreme south-western Saudi Arabia, Yemen and south-western Oman. Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Shining Sunbird (Cinnyris habessinicus).
 
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Shining Sunbird (Cinnyris habessinicus).