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Großer Veilchenohrkolibri

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

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Apodiformes (Seglervögel)

Species

Colibri coruscans (Großer Veilchenohrkolibri)

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

Brauner Veilchenohrkolibri

Colibri delphinae

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Großer Veilchenohrkolibri?

The scientific name of Großer Veilchenohrkolibri is Colibri coruscans. It belongs to the genus Colibri.

What is the conservation status of Großer Veilchenohrkolibri?

Großer Veilchenohrkolibri (Colibri coruscans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Großer Veilchenohrkolibri live?

Großer Veilchenohrkolibri is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Großer Veilchenohrkolibri belong to?

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

Is Großer Veilchenohrkolibri endangered?

No, Großer Veilchenohrkolibri (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 Großer Veilchenohrkolibri belong to?

Großer Veilchenohrkolibri (Colibri coruscans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Großer Veilchenohrkolibri?

The closest relatives of Großer Veilchenohrkolibri in the genus Colibri include Amethystohrkolibri, Brauner Veilchenohrkolibri, Kleiner Veilchenohrkolibri, Lesser Violetear.