Black-billed Streamertail
Black-billed Streamertail
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A distinctive Jamaican hummingbird closely related to the Red-billed Streamertail, differing primarily in its black bill. Males also possess long, streaming tail feathers.
Where to spot
Endemic to eastern Jamaica, where it occupies similar habitats to its red-billed counterpart, including moist forests, clearings, and gardens.
How to spot
The male's long, streaming tail is a key identifier, but the crucial distinction from the Red-billed Streamertail is its entirely black bill. Females also have black bills.
When to spot
Active year-round, primarily during daylight. Often seen at hummingbird feeders and flowering shrubs, especially during morning and late afternoon hours.
Where to spot
Endemic to eastern Jamaica, where it occupies similar habitats to its red-billed counterpart, including moist forests, clearings, and gardens.
How to spot
The male's long, streaming tail is a key identifier, but the crucial distinction from the Red-billed Streamertail is its entirely black bill. Females also have black bills.
When to spot
Active year-round, primarily during daylight. Often seen at hummingbird feeders and flowering shrubs, especially during morning and late afternoon hours.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species, along with the Red-billed Streamertail, represents a remarkable example of rapid speciation within a single island, with distinct populations adapting to different areas.
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