Violet-crowned Hummingbird

Amazilia violiceps

Order

APODIFORMES

Family

Hummingbirds (Trochilidae)

Code 4

VCHU

Code 6

AMAVIO

ITIS

Breeding Location:

Forest edge, Mountains, Desert, semi

Breeding Type:

Polygamous, Promiscuous

Breeding Population:

Yes but uncommon

Egg Color:

White

Number of Eggs:

Incubation Days:

Egg Incubator:

Female

Nest Material:

Plant down and twigs bound with spider webbing.

Migration:

Migratory

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General

Violet-crowned Hummingbird: Medium-sized hummingbird with iridescent bronze-green upperparts and white underparts. Cap is purple-blue; throat is white and lacks gorget feathers. Bill is bright red with black tip. Female has duller crown.

Range and Habitat

Violet-crowned Hummingbird: Breeds in southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. Spends winters in Mexico. Preferred habitats include canyons and streamside growth.

Breeding and Nesting

Violet-crowned Hummingbird: Two white eggs are laid in a downy, lichen-covered nest built on a horizontal branch. Incubation ranges from 13 to 15 days and is carried out by the female.

Foraging and Feeding

Violet-crowned Hummingbird: Feeds on nectar and insects; forages while hovering.

Readily Eats

Sugar Water, Commercial instant nectars

Vocalization

Violet-crowned Hummingbird: Call is a loud chatter.

Similar Species

Violet-crowned Hummingbird: Red-based bill, white underparts, and purple crown distinguish this species from other North American hummingbirds.

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