Long-billed Starthroat
NameLong-billed Starthroat
Common NameLong-billed Starthroat
Scientific NameHeliomaster longirostris
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)6
Plumage DetailsMales have iridescent green upperparts, a striking iridescent red gorget, and a prominent white stripe extending from behind the eye. Their underparts are whitish with green flanks, and they possess a long, straight black bill. Females are similar but typically have a duller or absent gorget.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tsip' or 'tseet' notes, often given while foraging or in flight. They may also produce a series of rapid, chattering calls.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, ranging from southern Mexico through Central America to northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying Featuresvery long, straight black bill, white stripe behind the eye, iridescent red gorget (male), green upperparts, white belly with green flanks
Description
The Long-billed Starthroat is a medium-sized hummingbird characterized by its remarkably long, straight bill. It is an active nectarivore, often seen hovering at flowers in tropical and subtropical forests.
