Violet-fronted Brilliant

Heliodoxa leadbeateri

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The violet-fronted brilliant is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Fun Fact

It is found Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in the interior and edges of pre-montane rainforest and cloudforest, but is also found in scrub, clearings, secondary forest, and coffee plantations.

Diet

Feeds on insects captured by hawking.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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