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White-tailed Starfrontlet

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The White-tailed Starfrontlet is a large, vibrant hummingbird distinguished by its striking white tail, which contrasts beautifully with its iridescent green body and violet-blue throat. It's a distinctive inhabitant of high-altitude cloud forests.

Where to spot

Endemic to the humid montane forests and cloud forests of the Santa Marta Mountains in northeastern Colombia. It typically occurs at elevations between 1,500 to 3,000 meters (4,900 to 9,800 feet).

How to spot

Look for them at flowering shrubs and trees along forest edges or near clearings. Their white tail is a key identification feature, especially when they hover or fly away. Be patient and watch for their rapid movements.

When to spot

Active during daylight hours, particularly in the mornings and late afternoons when foraging for nectar. It is a resident species, observable throughout the year.

Where to spot

Endemic to the humid montane forests and cloud forests of the Santa Marta Mountains in northeastern Colombia. It typically occurs at elevations between 1,500 to 3,000 meters (4,900 to 9,800 feet).

How to spot

When to spot

Active during daylight hours, particularly in the mornings and late afternoons when foraging for nectar. It is a resident species, observable throughout the year.

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This species, while similar in name to a subspecies of *C. violifer*, is a distinct species noted for its prominent white outer tail feathers, a feature that makes it easily identifiable even in flight.

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