Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer

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The Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer is a medium-sized hummingbird named for the striking iridescent bronze-green or coppery sheen on its tail feathers. It is a widespread species across parts of Central and South America.

Where to spot

Found from southeastern Honduras south through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and into western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador, typically in humid lowland and foothill forests.

How to spot

Look for it feeding at flowering trees and shrubs in forest edges, clearings, and disturbed areas. The metallic tail coloration is a key identification feature, especially in good light.

When to spot

Resident year-round throughout its extensive range. Observation is often best during the morning and late afternoon.

Where to spot

Found from southeastern Honduras south through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and into western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador, typically in humid lowland and foothill forests.

How to spot

Look for it feeding at flowering trees and shrubs in forest edges, clearings, and disturbed areas. The metallic tail coloration is a key identification feature, especially in good light.

When to spot

Resident year-round throughout its extensive range. Observation is often best during the morning and late afternoon.

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The 'plumeleteer' part of its name refers to the distinctive, often elongated, feathers on its legs, which can sometimes be visible during observation.

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