Violet-capped hummingbird
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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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Apodiformes |
| Family: | Trochilidae |
| Genus: | Goldmania |
| Species: | G. violiceps |
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| Goldmania violiceps Nelson, 1911 | |
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is found mostly from 2,000 to 4,000 feet in elevation.
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.
References
- BirdLife International. 2017. Goldmania violiceps. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T22687461A118654646. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T22687461A118654646.en. Downloaded on 01 January 2019.
- Angehr, George R., and Robert Dean. The Birds of Panama A Field Guide. Ithaca and London: Comstock Publishing Associates, 2010. Print.
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