Crowned Woodnymph
Thalurania colombica
The Crowned Woodnymph (Thalurania colombica) is a uncommon hummingbird found in 10 countries, weighing about 5 g. The crowned woodnymph or violet-crowned woodnymph, is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae.
About the Crowned Woodnymph
The crowned woodnymph or violet-crowned woodnymph, is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found from Belize and Guatemala to far-northern Peru.
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How to identify it
Male crowned woodnymphs are 9.5 to 11.5 cm (3.7 to 4.5 in) long and weigh 4 to 5.5 g (0.14 to 0.19 oz). Females are 8.5 to 9.2 cm (3.3 to 3.6 in) long and weigh 3.5 to 4.2 g (0.12 to 0.15 oz). Adult males of the nominate subspecies T. c. colombica have a violet forehead, crown, upper back, and belly. Their nape is dark bronzy green and lower back and rump dark bluish green. Their throat and chest are glittering green. Their deeply forked tail is blue-black. Adult females have bright green upperparts, pale gray throat and chest, and darker gray belly. Voice: What is thought to be the crowned woodnymph's song is "a monotonously repeated, single, plaintive squeaky chip, 'ksit...ksit...ksit..'". It also makes "short dry chips as dry trill or chatter".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Crowned Woodnymph can be seen all year round, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- How do you identify a Crowned Woodnymph?
- Male crowned woodnymphs are 9.5 to 11.5 cm (3.7 to 4.5 in) long and weigh 4 to 5.5 g (0.14 to 0.19 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Crowned Woodnymph?
- The Crowned Woodnymph is a tiny sized bird weighing about 5 g.
- Where can you see a Crowned Woodnymph?
- The Crowned Woodnymph occurs in 10 countries, including Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and Honduras.
- What birds look similar to a Crowned Woodnymph?
- The Crowned Woodnymph is most easily confused with the Violet-capped Woodnymph, the Fork-tailed Woodnymph and the Long-tailed Woodnymph.
- Is the Crowned Woodnymph endangered?
- The Crowned Woodnymph is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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