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==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
− | Some authorities has this as a[[Dictionary_M-S#M|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>, others also recognize subspecies ''greenwalti''[[#References|[2]]]</sup>. | + | Some authorities has this as a[[Dictionary_M-S#M|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>, others also recognize subspecies ''greenwalti''<sup>[[#References|[2]]]</sup>. |
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Subtropical cloudforest, second growth and clearings. Forest edges and gardens. Observed between 700 and 1700 m. | Subtropical cloudforest, second growth and clearings. Forest edges and gardens. Observed between 700 and 1700 m. |
Revision as of 16:20, 18 August 2010
- Colibri delphinae
Identification
Male and female similar.
Immatures give a more rufous impression of the underside.
Photos of this species gives a very variable impression.
Distribution
Central America and northern half of South America
Central America: Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad
South America: Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil
Taxonomy
Some authorities has this as amonotypic species[1], others also recognize subspecies greenwalti[2].
Habitat
Subtropical cloudforest, second growth and clearings. Forest edges and gardens. Observed between 700 and 1700 m.
Behaviour
Forages from understory to tree tops. Visits garden feeders.
References
- Clements, JF. 2009. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2009. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019.
- Avibase
- BF Member observations
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Brown Violetear. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 9 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Brown_Violetear
External Links