Olive-spotted Hummingbird
NameOlive-spotted Hummingbird
Common NameOlive-spotted Hummingbird
Scientific NameLeucippus chlorocercus
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)5.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-green, contrasting with pale whitish underparts. The tail is dusky bronze-green, and the bill is straight and dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched chips and a series of rapid, chattering notes.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin, including eastern Ecuador, northeastern Peru, and extreme southwestern Colombia.
Identifying FeaturesDull olive-green upperparts, Whitish underparts, Long, straight dark bill, Medium-sized hummingbird
Description
This medium-sized hummingbird is characterized by its dull olive-green upperparts and whitish underparts. It possesses a relatively long, straight bill, which it uses to feed on nectar and small insects. It typically inhabits humid forest edges and clearings.
