Sparkling Violetear
Colibri coruscans
The sparkling violetear is a species of hummingbird widespread in highlands of northern and western South America, including a large part of the Andes, the Venezuelan Coastal Range, and the Tepuis. It occurs in a wide range of semi-open habitats, even in gardens and parks within major cities such as Quito, and is often the most common species of hummingbird in its range. It is highly vocal and territorial. Source
Where is the Sparkling Violetear now?
In the last 8 weeks this bird was recorded 45,705 times across 5 areas (each area is a 5 degree square).
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When does the Sparkling Violetear arrive?
The week it was first heard regularly in each region, after at least six weeks away. Dates differ from south to north, so a region has a range.
| Region | First arrival | Last arrival | Typical peak | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South America | 12 October 2026 | 12 October 2026 | 19 October 2026 | 1 |
Arriving at the same time in South America
- Olivaceous Elaenia Elaenia mesoleuca
- Scarlet-rumped Cacique Cacicus uropygialis
- Ochre-rumped Antbird Drymophila ochropyga
- Violet-headed Hummingbird Klais guimeti
- Short-tailed Nighthawk Lurocalis semitorquatus
- Rose-breasted Grosbeak Pheucticus ludovicianus
- Blue-winged Macaw Primolius maracana
- Grey-breasted Martin Progne chalybea
Every arrival in South America, month by month
Related species
- Brown Violetear Colibri delphinae
- White-vented Violetear Colibri serrirostris
Figures are effort corrected and come from automatic sound identification, which makes mistakes. How this is measured and how it compares with human observers.