Violet-chested Hummingbird
A species of Violet-chested Hummingbird Scientific name : Sternoclyta cyanopectus Genus : Violet-chested Hummingbird
Violet-chested Hummingbird, A species of Violet-chested Hummingbird
Botanical name: Sternoclyta cyanopectus
Genus: Violet-chested Hummingbird
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Description
The violet-chested hummingbird (Sternoclyta cyanopectus) is a species of hummingbird. It has a large global range and is not globally threatened. It is found in Venezuela and adjacent Colombia. It belongs to the monotypical genus Sternoclyta. 
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Violet-chested Hummingbird typically feeds within dense vegetation, preferring the dark areas of forests and damp ravines. It forages alone, rarely joining others at mass-flowering events, but will visit artificial feeders. This bird species defends its flower patch, indicating a territorial feeding behavior.
Habitat
Violet-chested Hummingbird primarily inhabits humid forests and woodlands in the lower subtropical zone, favoring areas with natural disturbances such as landslides or old treefalls. These birds are also found in older secondary growth environments and coffee plantations. They can sometimes be present in the tropical zone, residing in both rainforests and cloud forests.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Species
Violet-chested Hummingbird 
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