White-tailed Emerald
White-tailed Emerald
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The White-tailed Emerald is a petite and agile hummingbird distinguished by its prominent white outer tail feathers. It's a dazzling green bird commonly found in humid forests.
Where to spot
Distributed across Central America, from Honduras south through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
How to spot
Look for its small size, brilliant green plumage, and the distinctive white outer tail feathers, which are particularly noticeable in flight or when the tail is fanned. Males often have a slightly iridescent throat.
When to spot
Observable throughout the day, often foraging in the forest edge, clearings, and mature secondary growth.
Where to spot
Distributed across Central America, from Honduras south through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
How to spot
Look for its small size, brilliant green plumage, and the distinctive white outer tail feathers, which are particularly noticeable in flight or when the tail is fanned. Males often have a slightly iridescent throat.
When to spot
Observable throughout the day, often foraging in the forest edge, clearings, and mature secondary growth.
The 'chionura' in its scientific name is Greek for 'snow-tailed', directly referring to its striking white tail.
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