Marvelous Spatuletail
Marvelous Spatuletail
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The Marvelous Spatuletail is an extraordinary hummingbird, renowned for the male's two elongated outer tail feathers, each ending in a large violet-blue disc or 'spatule.' It is endemic to a small region of northern Peru.
Where to spot
Endemic to a very small region of the Andean foothills in northern Peru, preferring forest edges and thickets.
How to spot
Search in its highly restricted range for suitable habitat. Look for the male's unique, independently moving tail spatules, especially during display flights. Females and immatures lack these spatules.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, but males are most likely to be seen displaying during the breeding season (late autumn to early winter in the Southern Hemisphere).
Where to spot
Endemic to a very small region of the Andean foothills in northern Peru, preferring forest edges and thickets.
How to spot
Search in its highly restricted range for suitable habitat. Look for the male's unique, independently moving tail spatules, especially during display flights. Females and immatures lack these spatules.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, but males are most likely to be seen displaying during the breeding season (late autumn to early winter in the Southern Hemisphere).
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The male's remarkable tail feathers are independently movable, and he displays them during courtship by waving them like paddles, creating a truly marvelous spectacle.
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