The Sparkling Violetear (Colibri coruscans) is a South American hummingbird distinguished by its metallic green plumage and small violet patches near the eyes, which shimmer vividly in sunlight. Measuring 13–14 cm, this species inhabits Andean mountain regions from Venezuela to Bolivia, as well as forests and gardens at elevations of 1,000–4,500 meters.
It feeds primarily on nectar (playing a key role in pollinating flowers like Erythrina) and supplements its diet with insects. Territorial and agile, it defends feeding areas with rapid flights and sharp metallic calls. While habitat loss poses a threat, its adaptability to human-modified environments has earned it a Least Concern status on the IUCN Red List.
• Sparkling violetear
• Colibrí grande, colibrí rutilante, chillón común
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Family:Trochilidae
Genus:Colibri
Species:C. coruscans
Ciudad de Cusco, Perú
Camera: Canon EOS 77D / 9000D
Lens: Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary
Capture Information:
Focal Length: 546.0 mm
Shutter Speed: 1/1000
Aperture: f/7.1
ISO: 1600
Photo Taken: March 16, 2019
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