Peruvian Piedtail
NamePeruvian Piedtail
Common NamePeruvian Piedtail
Scientific NamePhlogophilus harterti
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)7.5
Weight (g)3
Plumage DetailsGreen crown and nape, white post-ocular stripe extending to the side of the neck, white throat and chest, buffy-rufous flanks and belly. The tail is dark with white outer rectrices, giving it a 'pied' appearance.
Vocalization / CallHigh-pitched, thin 'tsip' or 'tseet' calls, often given while foraging or in flight.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to a small region on the eastern slopes of the Andes in central Peru, specifically in the departments of Huánuco, Pasco, and Junín.
Identifying FeaturesWhite post-ocular stripe, White throat and chest, Dark tail with white outer feathers, Small size, Straight bill
Description
A small hummingbird endemic to Peru, characterized by its green crown, white post-ocular stripe, and distinctive pied tail. It typically forages for nectar in the understory of humid montane forests, often hovering gracefully at flowers.
