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Violet- Crowned Hummingbird

Amazilia violiceps

Description:

This flying jewel can be distinguished from all other North American hummingbirds by its immaculate white underparts, iridescent bluish-violet crown, and red bill. Female is quite similar to the male, a little less colorful.

Habitat:

Arid to semiarid scrub, thorn forests, riparian and oak woodlands, and parks and gardens.

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1 Comment

The MnMs
The MnMs 8 years ago

¡precioso! Me encanta, con su ojito cerrado y todo :-)

ClaudiaGalindo
Spotted by
ClaudiaGalindo

Nayarit, Mexico

Spotted on Nov 20, 2015
Submitted on Nov 20, 2015

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