Black-tailed Trainbearer

Lesbia victoriae

The Black-tailed Trainbearer is a striking hummingbird species found in the Andes of South America. It is known for its long, deeply forked tail and iridescent plumage. The male has a glittering green throat and crown, contrasting with a black mask and a deeply forked blue-black tail. The female is less colorful, with a greenish-bronze upperparts and a white-tipped tail. These birds are typically found in montane forests and adjacent shrubby areas, where they feed on nectar from flowers and small insects. They are known for their aerial acrobatics and distinctive buzzing sound. The Black-tailed Trainbearer is not currently considered at risk and is widely distributed within its range.

Habitat: Montane forests and adjacent shrubby areas