and fledging occurs about 26 days after hatch. Vocalization The violet-chested hummingbird's primary song is a "series of sharp 'chit! ... chit! ... chit!...' notes". Another song is "'chip' and 'weet' notes together with short, squeaky trills". While foraging it makes "loud, staccato chipping notes". Status The IUCN has assessed the violet-chested hummingbird as being of Least Concern. However, it has a restricted range and its population size and trend are unknown. No immediate threats have been identified. It occurs in some protected areas. It is considered "[l]ocally common [and] seems readily to accept second growth and man-made habitats. References violet-chested hummingbird Birds of Venezuela violet-chested hummingbird