Band-tailed Barbthroat
NameBand-tailed Barbthroat
Common NameBand-tailed Barbthroat
Scientific NameThrenetes ruckeri
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)5.5
Plumage DetailsDark greenish crown and upperparts, rufous throat and chest, separated from the rufous belly by a distinct white breast band. It has a dark mask through the eye with a buffy supercilium, and a dark tail with broad white tips on the outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, squeaky chips and thin, insect-like trills, often given while foraging or in flight.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America from Honduras south through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, extending into northwestern South America in Colombia and Ecuador.
Identifying Featureslong decurved bill, rufous throat and chest, white breast band, dark tail with white tips
Description
A medium-sized hummingbird characterized by its long, strongly decurved bill and striking plumage. It is typically observed hovering gracefully while feeding on nectar in humid forest environments.
