Crowned Woodnymph
Crowned Woodnymph
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The Violet-crowned Woodnymph is a widely distributed and beautiful hummingbird species, named for the male's distinctive iridescent violet crown. It exhibits considerable plumage variation across its range.
Where to spot
Found across a broad range in Central America and northern South America, from southern Mexico south to parts of Brazil and Bolivia.
How to spot
Look for this woodnymph in tropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, and cultivated areas. Identify males by their shimmering violet crown and emerald green body. Females are duller but still show some iridescence.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, particularly visible at dawn and dusk when visiting flowering plants.
Where to spot
Found across a broad range in Central America and northern South America, from southern Mexico south to parts of Brazil and Bolivia.
How to spot
Look for this woodnymph in tropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, and cultivated areas. Identify males by their shimmering violet crown and emerald green body. Females are duller but still show some iridescence.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, particularly visible at dawn and dusk when visiting flowering plants.
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This species has numerous recognized subspecies, each with subtle differences in plumage coloration and geographical distribution.
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