North American violetear (SciiFii)

The North American violetear (Colibri temperatus) is a species of hummingbird, most closely related to the sparkling violetear (Colibri coruscans), that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, and open woodlands across North America to help boost biodiversity. The North American violetear is one of the largest violetears, at 13 to 15 centimeters (5–6 inches) long. Male birds weigh 7.7 to 8.5 grams (0.27 to 0.3 oz) while females weigh from ounces 6.7 to 7.5 grams (0.24 to 0.26 oz). This hummingbird resembles the lesser violetear (Colibri cyanotus), but is obviously larger, has a pair of pink feather tufts on each side of its head, and has the distinct purple-blue chest-spot and gorget. The North American violetears primarily feed on nectar taken from a variety of brightly colored, scented small flowers of trees, herbs, shrubs and epiphytes, however, they can also feed on insects during mid-flight. Within their range, they have adapted to feeding on nonnative flowering trees, such as the Eucalyptus. North American violetears are solitary and aggressive, often defending their territory while singing throughout the day. Breeding seasons vary across territories, with birds in temperate parts of the United States mating from April through July. Unlike most male hummingbirds, male North American violetears may participate in caring for newborns. The mother lays two or three eggs, with hatching within two weeks and fledging three weeks later. North American violetears display an extreme level of nighttime torpor to conserve energy during cold temperatures at high altitude, having body temperatures as low as 46 °F (8 °C) during night compared to its daytime body temperature of 96 °F (36 °C). The conservation status of the North American violetear is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the North American violetear's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
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