Brown Violetear
Colibri delphinae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="colibri-delphinae"></birdfyi-bird>The Brown Violetear (Colibri delphinae) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.6 cm and a weight of 6.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) with dull brown plumage, unusual among hummingbirds. Found in humid forests from Guatemala through South America to Bolivia. Named for the violet ear patches visible in good light. Nectarivore of forest canopy and edges. Nomadic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 13,6 cm | 5.4 in |
| Khối Lượng | 6,2 g | 0.22 oz |
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Found in humid forest from Guatemala south through Central America to western Ecuador and Bolivia, and across northern South America. 0–1,800 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore visiting a wide range of forest-edge and garden flowers. Aggressively defends patches of Salvia and Fuchsia.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: CP.
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
High, thin twittering barely audible; delicate cascade of minute notes almost imperceptible in dense vegetation.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Họ | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Colibri |
| Loài | Colibri delphinae |
Distribution
Brown Violetear has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family