Violetears have ample rounded tails and short or medium black bills. Three of the four species have a mainly green plumage. The males have a violet blue patch running back and down …

In the highlands of the American tropics, from Mexico to Nicaragua, this dark hummingbird is often common in forest clearings and edges. It is apparently somewhat nomadic, moving around …

The Mexican violetear (Colibri thalassinus) is a medium-sized, metallic green hummingbird species commonly found in forested areas from Mexico to Nicaragua. This species, together …

Mexican Violetear; Green-breasted Mango; Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem; Quick Comparison Guide. What hummingbird did you just see? Use the chart below as a starting point.

Rather large, overall bright green hummingbird of highlands. Favors pine-oak forest and edge, especially overgrown clearings and roadsides with dense flower banks. Fairly common and is …

The Mexican violetear (Colibri thalassinus) is a medium-sized hummingbird found in Mexico, Central America, and parts of the southwestern United States. With its vibrant green plumage …

Jul 11, 2023 · The Green Violet-ears (Colibri thalassinus) – also known as Mexican Violet-ears – are colorful hummingbirds that are found in the highlands from south-central Mexico, (the …

Dec 31, 2023 · Renowned for its dazzling plumage, featuring iridescent shades of violet, green, and blue, the Mexican Violetear is a masterful aerial acrobat, engaging in intricate displays …

Uncommon, rather large but drab, fairly short-billed hummingbird of tropical and subtropical forest and edge. Can be aggressive when defending flower patches from most other hummingbirds. …

Mexican Violetears breed in forests in Mexico, Central America, and Nicaragua, but they can sometimes be found as far south as the mountains of Bolivia and Venezuela. They are …