Hummingbirds

Bronze-tailed Plumeleeter

Common Name: Bronze-tailed Plumeleeter; Colibrí Patirrojo.

Scientific Name: Chalybura urochrysia.

Size: 4 1/2” (11 cm).

World Distribution: Honduras to Ecuador.

Habitat: Broken lowland and foothill forests; mixed farmland.

LPWG Sightings: Rare, incidental visitor from lowland areas.

Special Features: Very aggressive.

Field Marks: Easily seen red feet. Male is dark green while the female has a whitish underside
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