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Sparkling Violetear

Colibri coruscans

Least Concern

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A large, brilliant hummingbird of the Andes and high Venezuelan tepuis, sparkling violetears display glittering blue-green plumage with an iridescent violet-blue ear patch and chin that sparkle intensely in sunlight — delivering on their evocative name. Found at elevations of 1,200–3,000 meters across Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru in montane forest and scrub. Among the most common Andean hummingbirds, they are highly aggressive and vocal territory defenders at flower patches.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Apodiformes (سماميات)

Species

Colibri coruscans (Sparkling Violetear)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アオミミハチドリ

Chinese 辉紫耳蜂鸟

Spanish chillón común,

French Colibri anaïs

German Großer Veilchenohrkolibri

Portuguese beija-flor-violeta

Russian Сверкающий колибри

Similar Species in Colibri

White-vented Violetear

Colibri serrirostris

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sparkling Violetear?

The scientific name of Sparkling Violetear is Colibri coruscans. It belongs to the genus Colibri.

What is the conservation status of Sparkling Violetear?

Sparkling Violetear (Colibri coruscans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sparkling Violetear live?

Sparkling Violetear is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Sparkling Violetear belong to?

Sparkling Violetear (Colibri coruscans) belongs to the genus Colibri, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Sparkling Violetear endangered?

No, Sparkling Violetear (Colibri coruscans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Sparkling Violetear belong to?

Sparkling Violetear (Colibri coruscans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Sparkling Violetear?

The closest relatives of Sparkling Violetear in the genus Colibri include Brown Violetear, Mexican Violetear, Lesser Violetear, White-vented Violetear.