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Colibri de Delphine

Colibri delphinae

Least Concern

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The only predominantly brown hummingbird in the violetear genus, brown violetears have brownish-bronze upper parts and a diagnostic violet-blue ear patch. Found across a broad range of humid forest and forest edge from Guatemala south through Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil to Bolivia. Inhabiting elevations from lowland to 2,000 meters, they are found in forest interior, forest edge, and gardens. Despite relatively drab plumage for a hummingbird, the violet ear patch glitters vividly in direct sunlight.

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

Colibri delphinae (Colibri de Delphine)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese チャイロハチドリ

Chinese 褐紫耳蜂鳥

Spanish Orejivioleta Parda

French Colibri de Delphine

German Brauner Veilchenohrkolibri

Portuguese beija-flor-marrom

Russian Бурый колибри

Similar Species in Colibri

Colibri à ventre blanc

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Colibri de Delphine?

The scientific name of Colibri de Delphine is Colibri delphinae. It belongs to the genus Colibri.

What is the conservation status of Colibri de Delphine?

Colibri de Delphine (Colibri delphinae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Colibri de Delphine live?

Colibri de Delphine is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Colibri de Delphine belong to?

Colibri de Delphine (Colibri delphinae) belongs to the genus Colibri, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Colibri de Delphine endangered?

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

What kingdom does Colibri de Delphine belong to?

Colibri de Delphine (Colibri delphinae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Colibri de Delphine?

The closest relatives of Colibri de Delphine in the genus Colibri include Colibri anaïs, Colibri à ventre blanc, Colibri thalassin, Lesser Violetear.