The
Violetears are
hummingbirds of the genus
Colibri.
They are medium to large species found in the highlands and mountains of
Central and northern
South America.
Violetears have ample rounded tails and short or medium bills. Three of the species have mainly green plumage. The males have a violet patch running back and down from the eye, which is erected when they are excited, and a glittering throat patch. The female plumage is generally like the male’s, but the ear and throat patches are smaller
One species, the Green Violetear, although a mostly a resident breeder in Central America and the Andes, shows seasonal movements and wanders to the United States and even Canada.
Violetears build substantial cup nests into which two white eggs are laid. They have loud persistent songs, often repetitions of double notes.
These birds come readily to artificial nectar feeders, and show no fear of humans. They are aggressively territorial, and spend much of their time at feeders or flowering shrubs chasing other hummingbirds with their ear patches erect, rather than feeding.
No one can eat in peace and quiet! There was a wasp coming up bothering the cute hummingbird and of course, the fight for food get started.
Believe me or not, the wasp won! :)
Hi my friends,
thanks again for all the kind comments to my last three flower shots and I hope you'll like this one too :)
We are still at the Space Coast and we like it a lot! Should we stay for ever...?
Well, stay with me - I'm looking forward to your next comments.
Have a wonderful Thursday my friends - Labor-Day-Weekend is coming up soon!
Susanne
