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