Brown Violetear
Brown Violetear
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A large, distinctively brown hummingbird, the Brown Violetear stands out from its greener relatives with its muted plumage and characteristic violet ear patches. It prefers the humid interior of montane forests.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests and forest borders from southern Mexico south through Central America and across the Andes of South America to Bolivia. Usually found in the mid-story.
How to spot
Look for a large, robust hummingbird with predominantly brown plumage and prominent violet ear patches. It often perches quietly within dense foliage or feeds from flowering vines. Listen for its distinctive calls.
When to spot
Year-round, typically most active during the morning and late afternoon hours. Can be observed throughout the day feeding on flowers.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests and forest borders from southern Mexico south through Central America and across the Andes of South America to Bolivia. Usually found in the mid-story.
How to spot
Look for a large, robust hummingbird with predominantly brown plumage and prominent violet ear patches. It often perches quietly within dense foliage or feeds from flowering vines. Listen for its distinctive calls.
When to spot
Year-round, typically most active during the morning and late afternoon hours. Can be observed throughout the day feeding on flowers.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Unlike most hummingbirds that flash vibrant iridescence, the Brown Violetear relies on its overall brown coloration for camouflage within the forest understory, with its violet ear patches being the main exception to its subdued look.
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