The Venezuelan Sylph is a striking hummingbird endemic to the cloud forests of northern Venezuela. Males are particularly notable for their brilliant iridescent plumage and extremely long, scissor-like outer tail feathers.
Where to spot
Endemic to the humid cloud forests and forest edges of the coastal cordillera in northern Venezuela, typically found at elevations between 1,000 to 2,200 meters.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive long tail while it hovers to feed on nectar from flowers or catches small insects. Focus on flowering shrubs and trees in forest clearings or at the edges of humid montane forests. Patience is key due to its active nature.
When to spot
Active year-round during daylight hours, with peak foraging activity often in the morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Endemic to the humid cloud forests and forest edges of the coastal cordillera in northern Venezuela, typically found at elevations between 1,000 to 2,200 meters.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive long tail while it hovers to feed on nectar from flowers or catches small insects. Focus on flowering shrubs and trees in forest clearings or at the edges of humid montane forests. Patience is key due to its active nature.
When to spot
Active year-round during daylight hours, with peak foraging activity often in the morning and late afternoon.
The male Venezuelan Sylph possesses exceptionally long, scissor-like outer tail feathers, which can be over twice the length of its body, making it one of the most uniquely tailed hummingbirds.
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