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Mexican Violethear Hummingbird
Common Name |
Mexican Violetear Hummingbird (formerly the Green Violet-ear Hummingbird) |
Scientific Name |
Colibri thalassinus |
Length |
4 3/4" |
Range |
A tropical species, the Mexican Violetear is considered rare in Texas, with scattered records as far north as extreme southern Canada |
Characteristics and Identification |
Overall green appearance with a violet ear patch. Bill slightly downcurved. |
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Mexican Violetear Hummingbird |
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Mexican Violetear Hummingbird |
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