Violet-capped Hummingbird
Goldmania violiceps
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A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in humid forests from eastern Panama to northwestern Colombia. Green plumage with a violet crown (males). Nectarivore of forest undergrowth and edges. Named after the American ornithologist William Goldman.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.9 cm | 3.9 in |
| Weight | 3.8666666666666667 g | 0.14 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Lesser Florican: males with black head and underparts; white wings and neck ruff; brown back; females sandy-brown; very dimorphic
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in humid forests from eastern Panama to northwestern Colombia. Resident in lowland forest undergrowth.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from lowland Panamanian forest flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders foraged from foliage.
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Sharp, emphatic chip note with metallic ring; single clean staccato sound repeated at measured intervals.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Goldmania |
| Species | Goldmania violiceps |
Distribution
Violet-capped Hummingbird has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family