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Chestnut-breasted Coronet

Chestnut-breasted Coronet

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The Chestnut-breasted Coronet is a beautiful hummingbird noted for its vibrant chestnut breast and sparkling green plumage. It is a common and often dominant species in its Andean habitat.
Where to spot
Common in humid montane forests, forest edges, and gardens in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive chestnut breast while it feeds on flowers or perches. It is often attracted to hummingbird feeders in its range, providing excellent viewing opportunities.
When to spot
Year-round. Active throughout the day, with peaks in the morning and late afternoon when feeding demands are high.
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File:Boissonneaua matthewsii -Machu Picchu, Peru-8.jpg
File:Chestnut-breasted Coronet (Boissonneaua matthewsii).jpg
File:Chestnut-breasted Coronet (Boissonneaua matthewsii) 1.jpg
File:Chestnut-breasted Coronet (Boissonneaua matthewsii) 2015-06-11 (9) (25456229417).jpg
File:Chestnut-breasted coronet (Boissonneaua matthewsii) San Isidro.jpg
File:Boissonneaua matthewsii (1).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Boissonneaua matthewsii -Machu Picchu, Peru-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chestnut-breasted Coronet (Boissonneaua matthewsii).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chestnut-breasted Coronet (Boissonneaua matthewsii) 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chestnut-breasted Coronet (Boissonneaua matthewsii) 2015-06-11 (9) (25456229417).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Chestnut-breasted coronet (Boissonneaua matthewsii) San Isidro.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is known to be quite aggressive around feeders and flowering patches, often chasing away other hummingbirds to defend its preferred nectar sources.
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