Brown Violetear

Colibri delphinae

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The brown violetear is a large hummingbird that breeds at middle elevations in the mountains in Central America, and western and northern South America with isolated populations on Trinidad and in the Brazilian state Bahia.

Fun Fact

It is replaced at higher altitudes by its relative, the lesser violetear (C.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found high in the canopy of the rainforest, tall second growth and coffee plantations, but it will feed at lower levels at edges and clearings.

Diet

Feeds on nectar from small flowers of trees, shrubs and epiphytes.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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