Mountain Avocetbill
NameMountain Avocetbill
Common NameMountain Avocetbill
Scientific NameOpisthoprora euryptera
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)10.5
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)4
Plumage DetailsIridescent green upperparts and flanks, with a distinctive white post-ocular stripe and a dark ear patch. The underparts are whitish with green spotting or scaling. The bill is short, black, and strongly upturned.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, rapid 'tsip' or 'chip' notes, often given in a series.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the humid montane forests of the Andes, specifically in Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesStrongly upturned bill, White post-ocular stripe, Iridescent green plumage, Small size
Description
The Mountain Avocetbill is a small hummingbird distinguished by its unique, strongly upturned bill. Its plumage is predominantly iridescent green, with a noticeable white stripe behind the eye. This species inhabits humid montane forests, where it feeds on nectar and small insects.
