Bronze-tailed Thornbill
Bronze-tailed Thornbill
100
-
Points:
100
Not yet spotted on Fladder
Spotted
The Bronze-tailed Thornbill is a diminutive hummingbird of the high Andes, named for its distinct bronze-colored tail that shimmers in the light. Males also often exhibit a brilliant iridescent throat patch, adding to their allure. It thrives in humid montane habitats.
Where to spot
Distributed along the Andes from Venezuela, through Colombia and Ecuador, to northern Peru. It inhabits humid montane forest, cloud forest, and high-altitude scrubland, typically between 1,700 and 3,700 meters (5,600-12,100 feet).
How to spot
Key identification features include its shimmering bronze tail and, in males, a vibrant green or blue-green iridescent throat. Look for its short, straight bill. It often feeds at various levels within the forest, from understory shrubs to canopy flowers. Pay attention to flashes of metallic color as it moves.
When to spot
Observable throughout the year during daylight. Early mornings and late afternoons are often the most productive times, as they forage actively for nectar.
Where to spot
Distributed along the Andes from Venezuela, through Colombia and Ecuador, to northern Peru. It inhabits humid montane forest, cloud forest, and high-altitude scrubland, typically between 1,700 and 3,700 meters (5,600-12,100 feet).
How to spot
Key identification features include its shimmering bronze tail and, in males, a vibrant green or blue-green iridescent throat. Look for its short, straight bill. It often feeds at various levels within the forest, from understory shrubs to canopy flowers. Pay attention to flashes of metallic color as it moves.
When to spot
Observable throughout the year during daylight. Early mornings and late afternoons are often the most productive times, as they forage actively for nectar.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Despite their small size, Bronze-tailed Thornbills are highly territorial, aggressively defending their feeding grounds from other hummingbirds and even larger insects.
Loading...
Spotted
No recently spotted birds
Monthly observations
No observations
Loading...
Nothing spotted yet
Also interesting
Share this page
Or share directly on
