Kingdom Animalia Order Apodiformes Genus Amazilia Higher classification Amazilia | Phylum Chordata Family Trochilidae Scientific name Amazilia rosenbergi Rank Species | |
Similar Hummingbird, Green‑fronted hummingbird, Bird, Green‑bellied hummingbird, Blue‑tailed hummingbird | ||
The purple-chested hummingbird (Amazilia rosenbergi) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest. It is commonly hunted for the supposed medicinal properties of its beak by indigenous peoples in the area.
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