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Sparkling Violetear

Colibri coruscans

Least Concern
กว้างปีก
15.1 cm
น้ำหนัก
6.683333333333334 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Trochilidae
อันดับ
Caprimulgiformes

The Sparkling Violetear (Colibri coruscans) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.1 cm and a weight of 6.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A medium-sized hummingbird (13-14 cm) with glittering green plumage and violet ear patches. Found widely across the Andes from Venezuela to Argentina at 1,500-4,500 m. Nectarivore, one of the most abundant and conspicuous hummingbirds in Andean gardens and forest edges.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
กว้างปีก 15.1 cm 5.9 in
น้ำหนัก 6.683333333333334 g 0.24 oz

Habitat & Range

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Widespread in Andean highlands from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Found at 1,500–4,200 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore ranging widely across forest canopy and edges. Defends flowering trees; catches small insects in flight.

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Least Concern
IUCN Red List

พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์

การทำรัง

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.

จำนวนไข่

2

เสียง

เสียงร้อง

Deep, resonant buzz with hollow quality; low-pitched churring sound vibrating softly through broad-leaved forest.

อนุกรมวิทยา

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
อันดับ Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
วงศ์ตระกูล Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Colibri
ชนิดพันธุ์ Colibri coruscans

Distribution

Sparkling Violetear has been recorded in 4 countries.

พบ Not recorded

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External Databases

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What does the Sparkling Violetear eat?
Nectarivore ranging widely across forest canopy and edges. Defends flowering trees; catches small insects in flight.
Where does the Sparkling Violetear live?
Widespread in Andean highlands from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Found at 1,500–4,200 m.
Is the Sparkling Violetear endangered?
The Sparkling Violetear has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sparkling Violetear nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.
What does the Sparkling Violetear sound like?
Deep, resonant buzz with hollow quality; low-pitched churring sound vibrating softly through broad-leaved forest.
How big is the Sparkling Violetear?
The Sparkling Violetear has a wingspan of 15.1 cm, weight of 6.683333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Sparkling Violetear belong to?
The Sparkling Violetear (Colibri coruscans) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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