Sparkling Violetear
Colibri coruscans
- Class
- Bird
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 5,064
- Most observed in
- 🇪🇨 Ecuador
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The sparkling violetear (Colibri coruscans) is a species of hummingbird widespread in highlands of northern and western South America, including a large part of the Andes (from Argentina and northwards), the Venezuelan Coastal Range, and the Tepuis. It occurs in a wide range of semi-open habitats, even in gardens and parks within major cities such as Quito, and is often the most common species of hummingbird in its range. It is highly vocal and territorial.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Sparkling violetear”.