Violet-capped Hummingbird
NameViolet-capped Hummingbird
Common NameViolet-capped Hummingbird
Scientific NameGoldmania violiceps
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)4
Plumage DetailsMales have a brilliant iridescent violet crown, iridescent emerald green upperparts and underparts, and a dark, slightly forked tail. The bill is straight and dark. Females are similar but with a duller violet crown or sometimes none, and often have a whitish post-ocular spot.
Vocalization / CallHigh-pitched, thin 'tsip' notes or a rapid series of 'chip' calls.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in northern Colombia.
Identifying Featuresviolet crown, iridescent green plumage, small size, straight bill, dark tail
Description
A small, iridescent green hummingbird characterized by its striking violet crown. It typically perches quietly in the understory of humid montane forests, feeding primarily on nectar and supplementing with small insects.
