From the Field: Brown Violetear
Overall brown plumage and bright violet auriculars make the Brown Violetear one of the most distinctive hummingbirds. The Brown Violet-ear averages 11.5 cm in length and 6.5-7 g in weight. The plumage is mostly dull brown, with a rufous rump and greyer underparts. Its beak is short and straight. Is typically found in humid evergreen forest, preferring semi open areas of second-growth, edges, shrubby patches and shade coffee plantations. The song is a vigorous repetition of t