White-vented Violetear
NameWhite-vented Violetear
Common NameWhite-vented Violetear
Scientific NameColibri serrirostris
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)13.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)6
Plumage DetailsOverall iridescent green plumage, with a bright violet-blue patch on the sides of the head (ear coverts). The throat and upper breast are bluish-green, transitioning to a distinct white belly and undertail coverts. The tail is dark, often with white tips on the outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, metallic 'tsip' or 'chip' notes, often given rapidly in a series, and sometimes a chattering call.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern Brazil, eastern Bolivia, Paraguay, and northern Argentina, typically inhabiting open woodlands, forest edges, and cultivated areas.
Identifying Featureswhite vent, iridescent violet ear patches, overall iridescent green plumage, long straight black bill, forked dark tail with white tips on outer feathers
Description
A medium-sized hummingbird, the White-vented Violetear is characterized by its iridescent green plumage, striking violet ear patches, and a prominent white belly and vent. It is an agile flyer, frequently seen feeding on nectar and small insects in its South American range.
