Sapphire-spangled Emerald
Sapphire-spangled Emerald
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The Sapphire-spangled Emerald is a beautiful hummingbird characterized by its sparkling green plumage and patches of iridescent sapphire-blue, particularly on its throat or breast. It's a true gem of the forest.
Where to spot
Typically inhabits humid forests, forest borders, and clearings, often at higher elevations within its South American range.
How to spot
Look for its overall green plumage with distinct blue spangles or patches, often on the throat, breast, or tail. Its swift, darting flight is a common observation as it feeds.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, visiting a variety of flowering trees and shrubs for nectar. Observable year-round.
Where to spot
Typically inhabits humid forests, forest borders, and clearings, often at higher elevations within its South American range.
How to spot
Look for its overall green plumage with distinct blue spangles or patches, often on the throat, breast, or tail. Its swift, darting flight is a common observation as it feeds.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, visiting a variety of flowering trees and shrubs for nectar. Observable year-round.
This species is known for its remarkable agility in flight, able to change direction almost instantaneously while hovering, a crucial skill for navigating dense vegetation and avoiding predators.
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