The Fiery-Throated Hummingbird has a striking appearance, as it combines every color of the rainbow on its throat and breast. Making it easily distinguishable when seen in good light.
The Marvelous Spatuletail is unique due to its remarkable tail. Their tails consist of only four feathers, with two long racquet-shaped outer tail feathers that cross each other and end in large violet-blue discs or “spatules” .
Found along the Andean highlands, this stout hummingbird does not migrate; it is a resident of these heights. Its feathers shimmer with a metallic green, contrasting beautifully against the snow and rock.
The Wire-crested Thorntail is a spectacle with its delicate crest of wire-like feathers (ref). In the western Amazon basin, this diminutive bird flits about, its tiny frame belying the grandeur of its crest.
With a beak longer than its body, the Sword-billed Hummingbird has a built-in tool that’s perfect for reaching into deep flowers. Nestled among the Andean slopes, this bird is a unique blend of form and function.
Sporting a tail like crimson streamers, the Red-tailed Comet’s dramatic plumage is hard to miss. Flapping through the southern edges of the Andes, its long, forked tail captivates and charms.
The Anna’s Hummingbird, a flash of emerald and rose, ranges along the Pacific coast. This species stands out with its remarkable coloration; males possess a crimson-red crown and forget.