Ecuadorian Piedtail
NameEcuadorian Piedtail
Common NameEcuadorian Piedtail
Scientific NamePhlogophilus hemileucurus
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11.5
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)3.5
Plumage DetailsIridescent green crown and upperparts, white post-ocular spot, white throat and breast band, grayish-white belly, and a black tail with prominent white outer rectrices, giving it a 'pied' appearance.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'tsip' or 'tseet' notes, often given while foraging or in flight.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound on the eastern slopes of the Andes, ranging from southern Colombia through Ecuador to northern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent green upperparts, White breast band, White post-ocular spot, Black and white 'pied' tail
Description
The Ecuadorian Piedtail is a small hummingbird characterized by its iridescent green upperparts and a distinctive black and white tail. It typically forages for nectar and small insects in the understory of humid montane forests.
