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Zafiro coronado

Thalurania colombica

Least Concern

About

Un colibrí deslumbrantemente colorido de los bosques tropicales de América Central y el norte de América del Sur, los machos del zafiro coronado muestran una brillante corona púrpura y gorgera pectoral que transiciona a verde reluciente en el pecho inferior, con una cola profundamente ahorquillada de color violeta-azul. Habitan bosques húmedos de tierras bajas y laderas desde Guatemala hasta Ecuador a elevaciones de hasta 1.400 metros. Agresivos y de vuelo rápido, los machos defienden vigorosamente territorios de flores ricas en néctar contra intrusos.

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 (Apodiformes)

Species

Thalurania colombica (Zafiro coronado)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アオボウシモリハチドリ

Chinese 蓝顶妍蜂鸟

Spanish Zafiro coronado

French Dryade couronnée

German Violettkronennymphe

Russian Талурания

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Zafiro coronado?

The scientific name of Zafiro coronado is Thalurania colombica. It belongs to the genus Thalurania.

What is the conservation status of Zafiro coronado?

Zafiro coronado (Thalurania colombica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Zafiro coronado live?

Zafiro coronado is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Zafiro coronado belong to?

Zafiro coronado (Thalurania colombica) belongs to the genus Thalurania, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Zafiro coronado endangered?

No, Zafiro coronado (Thalurania colombica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Zafiro coronado belong to?

Zafiro coronado (Thalurania colombica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Zafiro coronado?

The closest relatives of Zafiro coronado in the genus Thalurania include Zafiro capirotado, Zafiro colilargo, Zafiro golondrina.