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Colibrí oreja violeta

Colibri thalassinus

Least Concern

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Un colibri de tamano mediano y plumaje predominantemente verde con una distintiva mancha auricular de violeta-azul iridiscente y franja pectoral, el colibri orejiverde mexicano (Colibri thalassinus) habita bosques de montana desde Mexico hacia el sur a traves de Centroamerica a altitudes de 1.000 a 3.000 metros. Los machos son agresivos, muy vocales en defensa del territorio y realizan vistosos despliegues de vuelo. Se reproducen a grandes altitudes pero algunas poblaciones realizan migraciones altitudinales estacionales. Es uno de los colibries mas comunes en los habitats mexicanos de pino-encino y bosque nublado de montana.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Colibri thalassinus (Colibrí oreja violeta)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミドリハチドリ

Chinese 綠色紫耳蜂鳥

Spanish Colibrí oreja violeta

French Colibri thalassin

German Kleiner Veilchenohrkolibri

Portuguese beija-flor-marrom-de-orelha-azul

Russian Крошечный колибри

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Colibrí oreja violeta?

The scientific name of Colibrí oreja violeta is Colibri thalassinus. It belongs to the genus Colibri.

What is the conservation status of Colibrí oreja violeta?

Colibrí oreja violeta (Colibri thalassinus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Colibrí oreja violeta live?

Colibrí oreja violeta is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Colibrí oreja violeta belong to?

Colibrí oreja violeta (Colibri thalassinus) belongs to the genus Colibri, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Colibrí oreja violeta endangered?

No, Colibrí oreja violeta (Colibri thalassinus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Colibrí oreja violeta belong to?

Colibrí oreja violeta (Colibri thalassinus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Colibrí oreja violeta?

The closest relatives of Colibrí oreja violeta in the genus Colibri include chillón común,, Colibrí orejimorado, Orejivioleta Parda, Lesser Violetear.