Violet-bellied Hummingbird
Chlorestes julie
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A small hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in humid lowland forests from Honduras to Ecuador. Males have a violet-blue belly patch. Green plumage. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth and edges. An inconspicuous understory species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.1759999999999997 g | 0.11 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Verreaux's Coua: rich rufous below; olive-brown above; brilliant bare blue-green facial skin; white-tipped tail; Madagascar endemic
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in humid lowland forests from Honduras to Ecuador. Resident in forest undergrowth and edges.
Diet & Feeding
Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Thin, high-pitched twittering barely perceptible; delicate notes cascading gently near high-elevation blossoms.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chlorestes |
| Species | Chlorestes julie |
Distribution
Violet-bellied Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Trochilidae family