Violet-headed Hummingbird
Klais guimeti
The violet-headed hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is the only species in the genus Klais. Source
Where is the Violet-headed Hummingbird now?
In the last 8 weeks this bird was recorded 7,558 times across 3 areas (each area is a 5 degree square).
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When does the Violet-headed Hummingbird 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 | 12 October 2026 | 1 |
Arriving at the same time in South America
- Olivaceous Elaenia Elaenia mesoleuca
- Scarlet-rumped Cacique Cacicus uropygialis
- Sparkling Violetear Colibri coruscans
- Ochre-rumped Antbird Drymophila ochropyga
- 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
Figures are effort corrected and come from automatic sound identification, which makes mistakes. How this is measured and how it compares with human observers.