Sparkling Violetear
Colibri coruscans
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A medium-sized hummingbird (13-14 cm) with glittering green plumage and violet ear patches. Found widely across the Andes from Venezuela to Argentina at 1,500-4,500 m. Nectarivore, one of the most abundant and conspicuous hummingbirds in Andean gardens and forest edges.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.1 cm | 5.9 in |
| Weight | 6.683333333333334 g | 0.24 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Blue-tailed Hummingbird: brilliant shining coppery-bronze body; glittering violet gorget; pale whitish underparts; blue-glossed tail
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Widespread in Andean highlands from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Found at 1,500–4,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore ranging widely across forest canopy and edges. Defends flowering trees; catches small insects in flight.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Deep, resonant buzz with hollow quality; low-pitched churring sound vibrating softly through broad-leaved forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Colibri |
| Species | Colibri coruscans |
Distribution
Sparkling Violetear has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family