Lesser Violetear
Colibri cyanotus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="colibri-cyanotus"></birdfyi-bird>The Lesser Violetear (Colibri cyanotus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 4.9 g.
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حول
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) with bright green plumage and violet-blue ear patches. Found in Andean highlands from Costa Rica to Bolivia at 1,200-3,000 m. Nectarivore of cloud forest edges and gardens. Recently split from Green Violetear; range extends south of Panama.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| الوزن | 4,866666666666667 g | 0.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
النطاق الجغرافي
Found in Andean highlands from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,000–2,800 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore highly adaptable to disturbed habitats; visits Lantana, Salvia, and Ericaceae flowers. Supplements with small arthropods.
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16 days.
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2
الصوت
الغناء
Rapid, light chips in cheerful sequence; bright staccato notes with buoyant quality delivered during active foraging.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| الفصيلة | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Colibri |
| الأنواع | Colibri cyanotus |
Distribution
Lesser Violetear has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family