Violet-chested Hummingbird
NameViolet-chested Hummingbird
Common NameViolet-chested Hummingbird
Scientific NameChalybura rosenbergi
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)6
Plumage DetailsMales have iridescent green upperparts, crown, and flanks. The throat is a brilliant emerald green, transitioning to a striking iridescent violet-blue on the chest. The belly is dusky, and the tail is dark and slightly forked. Females are similar but with less extensive violet on the chest and a whitish belly.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched chips or trills, often given while foraging or perched.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid montane forests of the Pacific slope of western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
Identifying Featuresiridescent emerald green throat, vibrant iridescent violet-blue chest, dark green upperparts, dark, slightly forked tail, straight black bill
Description
This medium-sized hummingbird is characterized by its brilliant iridescent green plumage on the upperparts and throat, contrasting sharply with a vibrant violet-blue chest. It is typically found in humid montane forests, where it feeds primarily on nectar and small insects.
