The Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird is a captivating species named for its rich chestnut-colored belly, which beautifully contrasts with its iridescent green upperparts. It's a key inhabitant of cloud forests in its limited range.
Where to spot
Endemic to a restricted range in the northern Andes of Colombia and Venezuela. Favors humid montane forests, forest edges, and clearings, typically at higher elevations.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive chestnut-colored belly and vent, which sets it apart from other green hummingbirds. It often feeds at mid-story levels in the forest or at forest edges, visiting a variety of flowering plants. Patience is often required due to its quick movements.
When to spot
Resident throughout the year. Best observed during active feeding times at dawn and dusk, or whenever flowering plants are abundant.
Where to spot
Endemic to a restricted range in the northern Andes of Colombia and Venezuela. Favors humid montane forests, forest edges, and clearings, typically at higher elevations.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive chestnut-colored belly and vent, which sets it apart from other green hummingbirds. It often feeds at mid-story levels in the forest or at forest edges, visiting a variety of flowering plants. Patience is often required due to its quick movements.
When to spot
Resident throughout the year. Best observed during active feeding times at dawn and dusk, or whenever flowering plants are abundant.
Hummingbirds are renowned for their incredibly long, extensible tongues, which are often fringed or grooved, allowing them to efficiently lap up nectar from deep within flowers.
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