Purple-backed Sunbeam
Purple-backed Sunbeam
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The Black-bellied Sunbeam is a rare and distinctive hummingbird, characterized by its brilliant coppery-bronze upperparts and a contrasting velvety black belly. It is found in high Andean forests.
Where to spot
Extremely localized to very high-altitude cloud forests and scrubland in a specific part of northern Peru.
How to spot
Look for its unique combination of shimmering coppery-bronze back and jet-black belly. Its rarity means dedicated searching in its limited geographical range is required for observation.
When to spot
Like other sunbeams, active during daylight hours, typically foraging for nectar from various flowering plants.
Where to spot
Extremely localized to very high-altitude cloud forests and scrubland in a specific part of northern Peru.
How to spot
Look for its unique combination of shimmering coppery-bronze back and jet-black belly. Its rarity means dedicated searching in its limited geographical range is required for observation.
When to spot
Like other sunbeams, active during daylight hours, typically foraging for nectar from various flowering plants.
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The deep black coloration of its belly absorbs light, which makes the intense iridescence of its coppery upperparts appear even more striking by contrast.
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- 3 weeks ago
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