Brown Violetear
Colibri delphinae
Least ConcernAves · 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