Humboldt's Sapphire is a striking hummingbird known for its vibrant green and blue plumage, named after the renowned naturalist Alexander von Humboldt. It adds a splash of color to its forested habitat.
Where to spot
Primarily found in humid lowland forests and forest borders in its native range, often near flowering trees and shrubs.
How to spot
Look for its iridescent green back and blue throat. It's often seen darting between flowers or perched on a prominent, exposed branch, making identification easier.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, frequently visiting a variety of flowering plants for nectar. Observable throughout the year.
Where to spot
Primarily found in humid lowland forests and forest borders in its native range, often near flowering trees and shrubs.
How to spot
Look for its iridescent green back and blue throat. It's often seen darting between flowers or perched on a prominent, exposed branch, making identification easier.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, frequently visiting a variety of flowering plants for nectar. Observable throughout the year.
Its relatively long, slightly decurved bill is perfectly adapted for probing deep into the corollas of specific flowers to extract nectar, showcasing a specialized feeding strategy.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Cookie Preferences
Customize your privacy settings
Choose which cookies you want to allow. Necessary cookies are always enabled for the basic functionality of the website. You can always change your preferences later via the cookie settings in the footer.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it.