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Green Violetear

Colibri thalassinus

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
12,5 cm
Khối Lượng
5,092499999999999 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

Giới Thiệu

A medium-sized hummingbird (10-12 cm) with brilliant green plumage and iridescent violet-blue ear patches. Found in highlands from Mexico to Nicaragua at 1,000-3,500 m. Nectarivore of mountain forests, gardens, and cloud forest edges. Common and conspicuous. Formerly included Lesser Violetear.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 12,5 cm 4.9 in
Khối Lượng 5,092499999999999 g 0.18 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Short-tailed Emerald: iridescent green above with coppery rump; white underparts; rufous flanks; sexually dimorphic; straight short bill

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Found in highlands from central Mexico south through Central America to western Bolivia. Common in montane forest at 1,000–3,000 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of montane gardens and cloud-forest borders. Takes small insects in aerial sallies from prominent perches.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-17 days. Fledging: 23-28 days.

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Melodic, descending four-note phrase; clear flute-like tones stepping down smoothly, characteristic of violetear territory song.

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Green Violetear has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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External Databases

Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Green Violetear eat?
Nectarivore of montane gardens and cloud-forest borders. Takes small insects in aerial sallies from prominent perches.
Where does the Green Violetear live?
Found in highlands from central Mexico south through Central America to western Bolivia. Common in montane forest at 1,000–3,000 m.
Is the Green Violetear endangered?
The Green Violetear has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Green Violetear nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-17 days. Fledging: 23-28 days.
What does the Green Violetear sound like?
Melodic, descending four-note phrase; clear flute-like tones stepping down smoothly, characteristic of violetear territory song.
How big is the Green Violetear?
The Green Violetear has a wingspan of 12.5 cm, weight of 5.092499999999999 g.
What order and family does the Green Violetear belong to?
The Green Violetear (Colibri thalassinus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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