Species Profile

Colibri coruscans

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🐦‍⬛ Birds

Sparkling Violetear

The sparkling violetear ( Colibri coruscans ) is a species of hummingbird. It is widespread in highlands of northern and western South America, including a large part of the Andes (from Argentina and northwards), the Venezuelan Coastal Range and the Tepuis. It occurs in a wide range of semi-open habitats, even in gardens and parks within major cities such as Quito, and is often the most common species of hummingbird in its range. The sparkling violetear is most...

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