Family Trochilidae Scientific name Goldmania violiceps Higher classification Goldmania | Genus GoldmaniaNelson, 1911 Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
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Violet capped hummingbird female
The violet-capped hummingbird (Goldmania violiceps) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Panama and far northwestern Colombia.
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Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Found mostly from 2,000 to 4,000 feet in elevation.
A glittering prize violet capped hummingbird
Description
This hummingbird is 3.5 inches in length. Males may be identified by the combination of violet crown and forked chestnut tail. The female is the only hummingbird in its range with the combination of mostly white underparts and chestnut tail.
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Violet-capped hummingbird Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA