Giant Hummingbird

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As its name suggests, this is the largest hummingbird in the world, a truly impressive bird with a unique slow, hawk-like flight that sets it apart from its smaller relatives.

Where to spot

High-altitude Andean plateaus and valleys, semi-arid scrub, and open woodlands from southern Colombia south through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.

How to spot

Look for a hummingbird about the size of a swift, with relatively dull brown-green plumage and a noticeably slow, deliberate wingbeat. It often perches prominently on branches or wires.

When to spot

Active during daylight hours, often seen in the morning and late afternoon. Its size and flight pattern make it more noticeable than typical hummingbirds.

Where to spot

High-altitude Andean plateaus and valleys, semi-arid scrub, and open woodlands from southern Colombia south through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.

How to spot

Look for a hummingbird about the size of a swift, with relatively dull brown-green plumage and a noticeably slow, deliberate wingbeat. It often perches prominently on branches or wires.

When to spot

Active during daylight hours, often seen in the morning and late afternoon. Its size and flight pattern make it more noticeable than typical hummingbirds.

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Despite its large size, it still feeds on nectar like smaller hummingbirds, but also consumes insects. Its metabolic rate is lower than smaller species to conserve energy for its larger body.

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