Violet-capped Hummingbird
A species of Violet-capped Hummingbird Scientific name : Goldmania violiceps Genus : Violet-capped Hummingbird
Violet-capped Hummingbird, A species of Violet-capped Hummingbird
Botanical name: Goldmania violiceps
Genus: Violet-capped Hummingbird
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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. 
Size
10 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Violet-capped Hummingbird, primarily a nectarivore, forages on nectar from shrubs like Salvia and Pachystachis. It also consumes nectar from Palicourea and Psammisia, exhibiting behaviors suited to accessing deep flowers. Unique preferences for low flowers distinguish its diet.
Habitat
The violet-capped Hummingbird is predominantly found in humid forests and forest edge environments, particularly within altitudinal ranges of 600 to 1200 meters but is most frequently observed around 900 meters. These birds thrive in lower strata, often foraging within the dense undergrowth of their habitat. Broadly, violet-capped Hummingbird occupy regions with these habitat characteristics across larger geographical zones, avoiding urban areas and open grasslands.
Dite type
Carnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Species
Violet-capped Hummingbird 
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