Violet-fronted brilliant
The violet-fronted brilliant (Heliodoxa leadbeateri) is a species of hummingbird. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Violet-fronted Brilliant Media
Female H. l. sagitta - Copa Linga Lodge, Ecuador (flash photo)
References
- BirdLife International 2004. Heliodoxa leadbeateri Archived 2008-04-12 at the Wayback Machine. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 10 July 2007.