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White-tailed Goldenthroat

White-tailed Goldenthroat

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The White-tailed Goldenthroat is a vibrant hummingbird known for its iridescent green plumage and distinctive white tail feathers, particularly prominent during flight. It is an active and agile flier, often seen darting among flowers in open habitats.
Where to spot
Primarily found in various open to semi-open habitats across northern and eastern South America, including savannas, grasslands, shrublands, and forest edges.
How to spot
Look for its rapid flight and territorial displays near flowering plants or feeders. Its bright green plumage and the clear white outer tail feathers are key identification features, especially as it hovers.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, especially during early morning and late afternoon when flowering plants are most abundant.
File:Polytmus guainumbi-White-tailed Goldenthroat.jpg
File:Polytmus guainumbi.jpg
File:Polytmus guainumbi - Douglas Lopes - 377381947.jpeg
File:Polytmus guainumbi thaumantias.jpg
File:White-tailed Goldenthroat (Polytmus guainumbi) female.jpg
File:White-tailed Goldenthroat (Polytmus guainumbi) female on Cuspidaria flower.jpg
File:White-tailed goldenthroat (Polytmus guainumbi thaumantias).jpg
File:White-tailed goldenthroat (Polytmus guainumbi thaumantias) - BioDivLibrary.jpg
File:Polytmus guainumbi-White-tailed Goldenthroat.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Polytmus guainumbi.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Polytmus guainumbi - Douglas Lopes - 377381947.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Polytmus guainumbi thaumantias.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-tailed Goldenthroat (Polytmus guainumbi) female.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-tailed Goldenthroat (Polytmus guainumbi) female on Cuspidaria flower.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-tailed goldenthroat (Polytmus guainumbi thaumantias).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:White-tailed goldenthroat (Polytmus guainumbi thaumantias) - BioDivLibrary.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species often hovers very precisely in front of flowers, using its long bill to extract nectar, showcasing remarkable aerial control.
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