Brown Violetear
Colibri delphinae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="colibri-delphinae"></birdfyi-bird>The Brown Violetear (Colibri delphinae) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.6 cm and a weight of 6.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) with dull brown plumage, unusual among hummingbirds. Found in humid forests from Guatemala through South America to Bolivia. Named for the violet ear patches visible in good light. Nectarivore of forest canopy and edges. Nomadic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.6 cm | 5.4 in |
| Weight | 6.2 g | 0.22 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in humid forest from Guatemala south through Central America to western Ecuador and Bolivia, and across northern South America. 0–1,800 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore visiting a wide range of forest-edge and garden flowers. Aggressively defends patches of Salvia and Fuchsia.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Sound
Song
High, thin twittering barely audible; delicate cascade of minute notes almost imperceptible in dense vegetation.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Colibri |
| Species | Colibri delphinae |
Distribution
Brown Violetear has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family