Mexican Violetear
- Scientific name
- Colibri thalassinus
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Wing shape
- Pointed
- Tail shape
- Notched
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Why it matters
The Mexican Violetear is a striking hummingbird known for its iridescent green plumage and the brilliant violet patch extending from behind its eye. Its agility in flight is facilitated by distinctive pointed wings and a notched tail, which help the species navigate diverse mountain habitats across parts of the Americas.
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