Purple-chested Hummingbird
Polyerata rosenbergi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyTrochilidae (Hummingbirds)
- GenusPolyerata
- SpeciesPolyerata rosenbergi (Purple-chested Hummingbird)
About the Purple-chested Hummingbird
The purple-chested hummingbird (Polyerata rosenbergi) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and heavily degraded former forest. It is commonly hunted for the supposed medicinal properties of its beak by indigenous peoples in the area.
This species was formerly placed in the genus Amazilia. A molecular phylogenetic study published in 2014 found that Amazilia was polyphyletic. In the revised classification to create monophyletic genera, the purple-chested hummingbird was moved to the resurrected genus Polyerata. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Purple-chested Hummingbird in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utría National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Purple-chested Hummingbird in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Purple-chested Hummingbird sighting in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park, based on 101 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Purple-chested Hummingbird in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Purple-chested Hummingbird in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park in our monthly data.