The Velvet-purple Coronet is a hummingbird of wet montane forest in western Colombia. Its iridescent purple, blue, and green plumage, slightly curved bill, and white leg patch are noted in the account.
Its plumage shines in purple, blue, and green. It has a slightly curved bill and a white patch on the legs.
It lives in moist montane forest and feeds on nectar from flowering plants. The account says it clings to flowers to feed and flies rapidly.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.