Violet-fronted Brilliant
Heliodoxa leadbeateri
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A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Bolivia at 400-2,200 m. Males have a brilliant violet forehead. Nectarivore of montane forest and forest edges. Widespread in the Andean foothills.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.4 cm | 5.3 in |
| Weight | 7.183333333333334 g | 0.25 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Rufous-shafted Woodstar: males with glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; rufous-shafted tail; females green above; spots
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Widespread in Andean foothill and cloud forest from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 400–2,000 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and Passiflora. Gleans small insects from bark.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Broad, resonant whistle with bold projection; deep pure tone ringing out powerfully across open montane forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Heliodoxa |
| Species | Heliodoxa leadbeateri |
Distribution
Violet-fronted Brilliant has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family