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File:Purple-bibbed Whitetip (Urosticte benjamini).jpg

Purple-bibbed Whitetip

Purple-bibbed Whitetip

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The Rufous-vented Whitetip is a small, iridescent hummingbird named for its white tail tips and a patch of rufous feathers under its tail. It inhabits the humid montane forests.
Where to spot
Found in humid montane forests and forest edges in the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador.
How to spot
Look for it visiting flowers in the forest understory. Its small size, white tail tips, and rufous vent are key identification features, often requiring a good view.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active during the day, especially in the early mornings and late afternoons when nectar resources are most abundant.
File:Purple-bibbed Whitetip (Urosticte benjamini).jpg
File:Purple-bibbed whitetip (Urosticte benjamini) female Paz de las Aves.jpg
File:Purple-bibbed whitetip (Urosticte benjamini) male Las Tangaras.jpg
File:Purple-bibbed whitetip (Urosticte benjamini) male Las Tangaras 2.jpg
File:Purple-bibbed whitetip (Urosticte benjamini) male Las Tangaras 3.jpg
File:Purple-bibbed whitetip (Urosticte benjamini) male Paz de las Aves 2.jpg
File:Purple-bibbed whitetip (Urosticte benjamini) male in flight Paz de las Aves.jpg
File:Purple-bibbed Whitetip (Urosticte benjamini).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Purple-bibbed whitetip (Urosticte benjamini) female Paz de las Aves.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Purple-bibbed whitetip (Urosticte benjamini) male Las Tangaras.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Purple-bibbed whitetip (Urosticte benjamini) male Las Tangaras 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Purple-bibbed whitetip (Urosticte benjamini) male Las Tangaras 3.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Purple-bibbed whitetip (Urosticte benjamini) male Paz de las Aves 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Purple-bibbed whitetip (Urosticte benjamini) male in flight Paz de las Aves.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The male's iridescent throat patch can appear brilliant green or blue depending on the angle of light, adding to its striking and dynamic appearance.
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