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Violet-fronted Brilliant

Violet-fronted Brilliant

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A beautiful and widespread hummingbird known for the distinctive violet-blue iridescent patch on its forehead, which often contrasts strikingly with its glittering green body.
Where to spot
Humid montane forests, forest edges, and clearings in the Andes, from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
How to spot
Look for the prominent violet patch on the head. It often feeds at a variety of flowering plants and can be attracted to feeders. Its fast flight and characteristic humming sound are also clues.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, particularly in the morning and late afternoon when visiting nectar sources and capturing small insects.
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File:Heliodoxa leadbeateri 2.jpg
File:Violet-fronted Brilliant (Heliodoxa leadbeateri) female (9496844761).jpg
File:Violet-fronted Brilliant (Heliodoxa leadbeateri) male (9499637508).jpg
File:Heliodoxa leadbeateri.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Heliodoxa leadbeateri 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Violet-fronted Brilliant (Heliodoxa leadbeateri) female (9496844761).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Violet-fronted Brilliant (Heliodoxa leadbeateri) male (9499637508).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its common name directly refers to the male's striking iridescent violet-blue forehead, which flashes spectacularly in sunlight and is a key identification mark.
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