Lesser Violetear

Colibri cyanotus

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The lesser violetear, also known as the mountain violet-ear, is a medium-sized, metallic green hummingbird species commonly found in forested areas from Costa Rica south to the Andes and Argentina and east to Venezuela. This species and the Mexican violetear were formerly considered as conspecific and named the 'green violetear'.

Fun Fact

This species and the Mexican violetear were formerly considered as conspecific and named the 'green violetear'.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feed on nectar and small insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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