Sparkling Violetear
Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0

Hummingbirds

Sparkling Violetear

Colibri coruscans

LCLeast Concern
Family
Hummingbirds (Trochilidae)
Order
Apodiformes

Overview

The sparkling violetear (Colibri coruscans) is a species of hummingbird widespread in highlands of northern and western South America, including a large part of the Andes (from Argentina and northwards), the Venezuelan Coastal Range, and the Tepuis. It occurs in a wide range of semi-open habitats, even in gardens and parks within major cities such as Quito, and is often the most common species of hummingbird in its range. It is highly vocal and territorial.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.