Lesser Violetear
A species of Violet-ears Scientific name : Colibri cyanotus Genus : Violet-ears
Lesser Violetear, A species of Violet-ears
Botanical name: Colibri cyanotus
Genus: Violet-ears
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Description General Info
Description
The lesser violetear is roughly medium-sized by hummingbird standards. It averages around 9.7 to 12 cm (3.8 to 4.7 in) in total length. Its bill is black and mostly straight with only a slight downward curve and measures from 1.8 to 2.5 cm (0.71 to 0.98 in). The body mass can vary from 4.8 to 5.6 g (0.17 to 0.20 oz). Among standard measurements, the wing chord is 5.8 to 6.8 cm (2.3 to 2.7 in) and the tail is 3.5 to 4.3 cm (1.4 to 1.7 in). It is shining green above with a glittering violet ear-patch on the sides of its neck. Its throat and chest are a more glittering green with a shining green belly. The tail is a metallic blue-green with more bronzy central feathers and a prominent black subterminal band. 
Size
10 - 11 cm
Feeding Habits
Lesser Violetear, a nectarivorous bird, predominantly feeds on floral nectar. It also consumes small insects, supplementing its diet with protein. Its feeding technique involves hovering at flowers using rapid wing beats, a unique adaptation to enable efficient nectar extraction.
Habitat
The lesser Violetear is typically found in montane forest borders where it thrives in the unique ecosystem created by the meeting of forest and open space. It often inhabits clearings that provide a blend of tree cover and open sky, as well as pastures dotted with trees, which offer both feeding and perching opportunities. These habitats span across broader mountainous regions, where elevation contributes to the specific conditions favorable for the lesser Violetear's survival and reproduction.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
The lesser violetear breeds from the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama; mountains of northern Venezuela, and the Andes from western Venezuela to western Bolivia.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Violet-ears Species
Lesser Violetear 
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