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Sparkling Violetear

Colibri coruscans

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
15,1 cm
Khối Lượng
6,683333333333334 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
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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Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 15,1 cm 5.9 in
Khối Lượng 6,683333333333334 g 0.24 oz

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

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.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

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

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

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

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Họ Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Colibri
Loài Colibri coruscans

Distribution

Sparkling Violetear has been recorded in 4 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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