Green Violetear

Colibri thalassinus

GRVI, GVIO, GREV

Order: Apodiformes | Family: Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Green Violetear 1

Bird Description

Very rare, mostly TX, but can turn up anywhere. Prefers higher altitudes. Fairly large with slightly downcurved bill, which is always black. All plumages iridescent green mixed with blue - darkest around ear coverts. Ad ? brightest, imm ? dullest.

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