Crowned Woodnymph

Thalurania colombica

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The crowned woodnymph or violet-crowned woodnymph, is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found from Belize and Guatemala to far-northern Peru.

Fun Fact

The species breeds up to 130 m (430 ft) in Panama, between 1,600 and 2,000 m (5,200 and 6,600 ft) in Colombia and Venezuela, and only as high as 950 m (3,100 ft) in Peru.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits the interior, edges, and clearings of humid primary and mature secondary forest as well as semi-open landscapes like coffee and cacao plantations and gardens.

Diet

Feeds on nectar from a variety of flowering plants.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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