Lesser Violetear
Colibri cyanotus
Data DeficientAves · 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