Velvet-purple Coronet
Boissonneaua jardini
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A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in cloud forests of western Colombia and Ecuador at 1,200-2,400 m. Males have dark velvety-purple plumage with green iridescence. Nectarivore of Chocó cloud forest. A striking, dark-plumaged hummingbird.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 15,0 cm | 5.9 in |
| Poids | 9,4 g | 0.33 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Rainbow Starfrontlet: males with brilliant magenta-orange gorget; metallic green above; white belly; females green above; spotted below
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found on the Pacific slope of the Andes in Colombia and northwestern Ecuador in cloud forest. 500–1,800 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Colombian Pacific slope cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and Heliconia. Supplements with small arthropods.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Harsh, grating screech with urgent tone; sudden loud rough call given sharply during aerial chase encounter.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Boissonneaua |
| Espèces | Boissonneaua jardini |
Distribution
Velvet-purple Coronet has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family