violet-ear

hummingbird

Also known as: Colibri

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The violet-ear is a type of hummingbird belonging to the genus Colibri. These small birds are known for their violet or bluish-purple ear tufts. Hummingbirds, in general, are small, often brightly colored birds found exclusively in the New World. They are characterized by their unique ability to fly backward and hover, thanks to their specialized wing structure and rapid wing-beat rates. While many species display brilliant plumage, particularly the males, they vary greatly in size, from the giant hummingbird to the tiny bee hummingbird.12

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In the violet-ears (Colibri) and a few others, pair bonds are formed, and both sexes assume parental duties. In the majority of other species, the male defends a territory, where he displays in flight to passing females with swoops, dashes, and sudden stops and starts. Often he…
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In the violet-ears (Colibri) and a few others, pair bonds are formed, and both sexes assume parental duties. In the majority of other species, the male defends a territory, where he displays in flight to passing females with swoops, dashes, and sudden stops and starts. Often he…
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