Violet-capped Hummingbird
Goldmania violiceps
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<birdfyi-bird slug="goldmania-violiceps"></birdfyi-bird>The Violet-capped Hummingbird (Goldmania violiceps) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.9 cm and a weight of 3.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 9,9 cm | 3.9 in |
| Peso | 3,8666666666666667 g | 0.14 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
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.
Estado de conservación
Sonido
Canto
Sharp, emphatic chip note with metallic ring; single clean staccato sound repeated at measured intervals.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Goldmania |
| Especies | Goldmania violiceps |
Distribution
Violet-capped Hummingbird has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family