Violet-fronted Brilliant
Heliodoxa leadbeateri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="heliodoxa-leadbeateri"></birdfyi-bird>The Violet-fronted Brilliant (Heliodoxa leadbeateri) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.4 cm and a weight of 7.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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El colibrí brillante de frente violeta es un colibrí de tamaño mediano de las estribaciones andinas de Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador y Perú. El macho tiene partes superiores verdes con una corona violeta iridiscente brillante y un gorjal verde. Se alimenta del néctar de flores en los bosques de estribaciones y nublados. La hembra es más apagada. Contribuye a la polinización de muchas plantas andinas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 13,4 cm | 5.3 in |
| Peso | 7,183333333333334 g | 0.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
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.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Broad, resonant whistle with bold projection; deep pure tone ringing out powerfully across open montane forest.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Heliodoxa |
| Especies | Heliodoxa leadbeateri |
Distribution
Violet-fronted Brilliant has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family