Crowned Woodnymph
Thalurania colombica
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About
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in humid forests from Guatemala to Peru. Males have a brilliant violet-blue crown and green body. Nectarivore of forest and forest edges. One of the most common woodnymph hummingbirds in Central and South America.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.5 cm | 4.1 in |
| Weight | 4.34 g | 0.15 oz |
Identification
Plumage
White-quilled Bustard: males with white wing quills visible in flight; brown-vermiculated above; pale below; black belly band
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in humid forests from Guatemala to Peru. Resident in lowland and montane forests on both slopes of the Andes.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from understory herbs and epiphytes in humid forest. Supplements diet with insects and spiders gleaned from foliage.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Sharp, crackling chatter with percussive quality; rapid dry notes delivered forcefully during active territory defense.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Thalurania |
| Species | Thalurania colombica |
Distribution
Crowned Woodnymph has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family