Black-bellied Thorntail
Black-bellied Thorntail
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This small, iridescent hummingbird is notable for the male's long, forked tail and its predominantly dark belly. It is an inhabitant of the Amazonian lowlands and foothills.
Where to spot
Tropical and subtropical lowland moist forests and their edges, primarily across the western Amazon basin in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil. Typically found below 1,000 meters.
How to spot
Look for it at flowering plants, especially smaller flowers, in forest understory or canopy gaps. Its small size and rapid movements require patience and a keen eye.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours, feeding on nectar from small flowers and gleaning tiny insects from foliage.
Where to spot
Tropical and subtropical lowland moist forests and their edges, primarily across the western Amazon basin in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil. Typically found below 1,000 meters.
How to spot
Look for it at flowering plants, especially smaller flowers, in forest understory or canopy gaps. Its small size and rapid movements require patience and a keen eye.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours, feeding on nectar from small flowers and gleaning tiny insects from foliage.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
'Thorntails' get their name from their stiff, pointed tail feathers, which are often forked or elongated and can resemble a thorn, a distinctive feature of this genus.
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