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Violet-crowned Hummingbird
Ramosomyia violiceps
Violet-crowned Hummingbird (Ramosomyia violiceps) — Hummingbirds of North America.
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The Violet-crowned Hummingbird (Ramosomyia violiceps) is a member of the Trochilidae family found in Central America & Caribbean and North America.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Apodiformes
- Family Trochilidae Hummingbirds
- Genus Ramosomyia
- Species violiceps
Quick facts
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
Biology & behaviour
The Violet-crowned Hummingbird (Ramosomyia violiceps) belongs to the Trochilidae family of the order Apodiformes. Its range spans Central America & Caribbean and North America. Its distribution covers NA, MA sw USA to sw Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Violet-crowned Hummingbird live?
The Violet-crowned Hummingbird is found across Central America & Caribbean and North America with a range covering NA, MA sw USA to sw Mexico.
What family does the Violet-crowned Hummingbird belong to?
The Violet-crowned Hummingbird (Ramosomyia violiceps) belongs to the Trochilidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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Guides for this bird
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