Pale-tailed Barbthroat
NamePale-tailed Barbthroat
Common NamePale-tailed Barbthroat
Scientific NameThrenetes leucurus
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-green, contrasting with pale grayish-buff underparts. A distinctive orange-rufous band crosses the throat and upper breast, bordered by a dark facial mask. The long, decurved bill is black, and the tail is dark with conspicuous pale (whitish) outer rectrices.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, sharp chips or squeaks, often a repeated 'tsip' or 'tseet' sound.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana), and northern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesLong, decurved bill, Olive-green upperparts, Orange-rufous throat band, Pale outer tail feathers, Dark facial mask
Description
The Pale-tailed Barbthroat is a medium-sized hummingbird characterized by its long, decurved bill and dull olive-green plumage. It typically inhabits the understory of humid lowland forests, feeding on nectar and small insects.
