Long-tailed Sylph
Long-tailed Sylph
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The Long-tailed Sylph is a striking hummingbird renowned for the extraordinarily long, iridescent tail feathers of the male. Found across the Andes, it is a common and distinctive sight in its habitat.
Where to spot
Widespread in the Andes, from northern Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Inhabits humid montane forests, cloud forests, and forest edges.
How to spot
Look for its slender body and distinctive white post-ocular spot. The male's extremely long, deeply forked, iridescent blue-purple tail is unmistakable. Females have shorter tails but share the white facial stripe.
When to spot
Active year-round, particularly in the mornings and late afternoons when foraging for nectar. Common throughout daylight hours.
Where to spot
Widespread in the Andes, from northern Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Inhabits humid montane forests, cloud forests, and forest edges.
How to spot
Look for its slender body and distinctive white post-ocular spot. The male's extremely long, deeply forked, iridescent blue-purple tail is unmistakable. Females have shorter tails but share the white facial stripe.
When to spot
Active year-round, particularly in the mornings and late afternoons when foraging for nectar. Common throughout daylight hours.
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The male's tail can be more than twice the length of its body, making it one of the most disproportionately long-tailed birds in the world.
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