Velvet-purple coronet (Boissonneaua jardini) These nonmigratory South American hummingbirds are known for their resplendent coloration. They can be found along the Pacific slope of the Andes Mountains, from southwestern Colombia to northwestern Ecuador. (more) velvet-purple coronet hummingbird Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/animal/velvet-purple-coronet Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Boissonneaua jardini Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer, John P. Rafferty John P. Rafferty writes about Earth processes and the environment. He serves currently as the editor of Earth and life sciences, covering climatology, geology, zoology, and other topics that relate to... John P. Rafferty•All Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jan 9, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " Where can the velvet-purple coronet be found? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "The velvet-purple coronet can be found along the Pacific slope of the , from southwestern to northwestern . The birdu2019s includes mossy in tropical and subtropical areas, in clearings, along streams, on forest edges in Pacific lowlands, and in mature mountain characterized by humid and a rich collection of ." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What is the diet of the velvet-purple coronet? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "The velvet-purple coronet is a nectarivore, feeding on from and bird feeders, which can serve as a secondary nectar source. It can also capture small on the wing. The species gains access to nectar by using its bill to probe and pierce flowers on blooming , , and ." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What is the conservation status of the velvet-purple coronet? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "The velvet-purple coronet is listed as a species of least concern by the , although its is likely decreasing because of habitat fragmentation and loss. Despite the loss of some of its habitat to agriculture, , and , a substantial amount of the birdu2019s habitat occurs in Colombiau2019s Tatamu00E1 National Park, a biologically diverse protected area containing several hundred of , , and ." } } ] } Top Questions Where can the velvet-purple coronet be found? The velvet-purple coronet can be found along the Pacific slope of the , from southwestern to northwestern . The bird’s includes mossy in tropical and subtropical areas, in clearings, along streams, on forest edges in Pacific lowlands, and in mature mountain characterized by humid and a rich collection of .

　　What is the diet of the velvet-purple coronet? The velvet-purple coronet is a nectarivore, feeding on from and bird feeders, which can serve as a secondary nectar source. It can also capture small on the wing. The species gains access to nectar by using its bill to probe and pierce flowers on blooming , , and .

　　What is the conservation status of the velvet-purple coronet? The velvet-purple coronet is listed as a species of least concern by the , although its is likely decreasing because of habitat fragmentation and loss. Despite the loss of some of its habitat to agriculture, , and , a substantial amount of the bird’s habitat occurs in Colombia’s Tatamá National Park, a biologically diverse protected area containing several hundred of , , and .

　　velvet-purple coronet, (Boissonneaua jardini), nonmigratory South American hummingbird species known for its resplendent coloration. The species can be found along the Pacific slope of the Andes Mountains, from southwestern Colombia to northwestern Ecuador. The bird’s habitat includes mossy forests in tropical and subtropical areas, in clearings, along streams, on forest edges in Pacific lowlands, and in mature mountain rainforests characterized by humid climates and a rich collection of flowering plants. Despite the loss of some of this habitat to agriculture, logging, and climate change, a substantial amount of the bird’s habitat occurs in protected areas. Questions and Answers Where can ...(100 of 865 words)

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