Rufous-gaped Hillstar
Rufous-gaped Hillstar
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The Rufous-gaped Hillstar is a medium-sized hummingbird with a distinctive rufous patch at the base of its bill, which gives it its common name. It prefers subtropical and temperate montane forests.
Where to spot
Inhabits subtropical and temperate montane forests, forest edges, and shrubby clearings in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
How to spot
Look for it visiting flowering plants at forest edges or in clearings. It often perches prominently and can be quite vocal, making its presence known.
When to spot
Year-round. Activity is highest during daylight hours, especially in the morning when nectar sources are most abundant.
Where to spot
Inhabits subtropical and temperate montane forests, forest edges, and shrubby clearings in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
How to spot
Look for it visiting flowering plants at forest edges or in clearings. It often perches prominently and can be quite vocal, making its presence known.
When to spot
Year-round. Activity is highest during daylight hours, especially in the morning when nectar sources are most abundant.
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The rufous color at the gape (the fleshy corner of the mouth where the upper and lower mandibles meet) is a key and unique identification feature.
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