Violet-capped Woodnymph
A species of Woodnymphs Scientific name : Thalurania glaucopis Genus : Woodnymphs
Violet-capped Woodnymph, A species of Woodnymphs
Botanical name: Thalurania glaucopis
Genus: Woodnymphs
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Description General Info
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Description
The male is distinctive, being overall green with a blue cap and deeply forked dark blue tail. It is occasionally confused with the swallow-tailed hummingbird. The female lacks the blue crown, has entirely greyish-white underparts, and a shorter, white-tipped tail. 
Size
11 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Violet-capped Woodnymph predominantly feasts on nectar, favoring a wide array of plants from forest understorey to canopy. It also consumes insects by gleaning or hawking. Violet-capped Woodnymph's unique preference is for mineral-supplemented nectar, as shown in controlled experiments.
Habitat
Violet-capped Woodnymph primarily inhabits pristine forested areas and edges of woodlands, including scrublands. These birds also adapt to suburban environments, such as parks and gardens, and are known to frequent urban centers, indicating their tolerance for modified habitats.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Woodnymphs Species
Violet-capped Woodnymph 
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