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Orejivioleta ventriazul

Colibri coruscans

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Field Notes

Description:

It's a hummingbird with characteristic violet ears, green back and a bit blue chest. It's about 12 cm long.

Habitat:

Common in the Andes between 1000 and 3500 meters over the sea level.

Notes:

Very violent with other hummingbirds.

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PublishedFebruary 11, 2013

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