Geoffroy's Daggerbill
NameGeoffroy's Daggerbill
Common NameGeoffroy's Daggerbill
Scientific NameSchistes albogularis
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)8.5
Weight (g)3.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is primarily iridescent green on the upperparts and flanks. It features a prominent white post-ocular stripe and a white throat patch bordered below by a violet-purple band. The primaries are rufous-brown, visible on the folded wing, and the bill is straight and black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'tseet' or 'tsip' notes, often given in a rapid series like 'tsee-tsee-tsee'.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid montane forests of the Andes, specifically in Colombia and Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesWhite post-ocular stripe, White throat patch with violet-purple border, Iridescent green plumage, Straight, pointed black bill, Rufous-brown primaries
Description
This small hummingbird is characterized by its iridescent green plumage and a distinctive straight, pointed bill. It typically perches quietly in the understory of humid montane forests, feeding on nectar and small insects.
