Violet-capped Woodnymph
- Score
- 1.2158542
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Tail Shape
- notched
- Wing Shape
- pointed
Why it matters
The Violet-capped Woodnymph (*Thalurania glaucopis*) is a striking hummingbird native to the Atlantic forests of South America, easily identified by the brilliant, metallic violet crown of the males. Its pointed wings and notched tail are key adaptations for its agile, hovering flight, making it a celebrated subject for birdwatchers documenting the diverse avian life of the Brazilian coastal regions.
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