Violet-capped Hummingbird (Goldmania violiceps)
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Violet-capped Hummingbird

Goldmania violiceps Nelson, 1911

8.5–9.5 cmLength4.1 gWeight

The violet-capped hummingbird (Goldmania violiceps) is a Near Threatened species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Panama

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Violet-capped Hummingbird has been recorded at 1 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Los Altos de Cerro AzulPanama408 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Panama

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The violet-capped hummingbird (Goldmania violiceps) is a Near Threatened species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Panama and far northwestern Colombia.

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Questions

How big is the Violet-capped Hummingbird?

The Violet-capped Hummingbird is about 8.5–9.5 cm long and weighs around 4.1 g.

Where does the Violet-capped Hummingbird live?

Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: eastern Panama and northwestern Colombia. It is most often recorded in Panama.

When is the best time to see the Violet-capped Hummingbird?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Violet-capped Hummingbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Violet-capped Hummingbird as Near Threatened.

What does the Violet-capped Hummingbird eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Violet-capped Hummingbird in?

It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.

At a glance

Length
8.5–9.5 cm
Weight
4.1 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
50 mm
Tail
28 mm
Bill
22 mm
Tarsus
4 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Middle America, South America: eastern Panama and northwestern Colombia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Goldmania

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Violet-capped Hummingbird

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