17 Strange & Beautiful Hummingbird Species
Anna's Hummingbird
(
Calypte anna
): Found on the western coast of North America, known for its iridescent green and pink plumage
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
(
Archilochus colubris
): Common in eastern North America, males have a striking red throat
Fiery-throated Hummingbird
(
Panterpe insignis
): Native to the mountains of Central America, with shimmering green and fiery red throat feathers
Sword-billed
Hummingbird
(
Ensifera ensifera
): Found in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador to Bolivia
Long-tailed Sylph
(
Aglaiocercus kingii
): Found in the Andes Mountains, known for its strikingly long tail feathers and iridescent green plumage
Gould's Jewelfront
(
Heliodoxa aurescens
): Found in Colombia and Ecuador, males have a golden forehead and bright green body
Black-throated Mango
(
Anthracothorax nigricollis
): Found in Central and South America, males have a black throat and vibrant green body
Green Hermit
(
Phaethornis guy
): Found in Central and South America, known for its long, curved bill and iridescent green plumage
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