Elliot's Sunangel

Selasphorus ellioti

Elliot's Sunangel is a small hummingbird species found in the Andes of South America. The male has vibrant green plumage with a glittering blue throat and a deeply forked tail, while the female is slightly duller with a white throat and a shorter tail. These birds are known for their remarkable agility and are often seen feeding on nectar from high-altitude flowers. They also consume small insects and spiders as part of their diet. Elliot's Sunangels play an important role in pollination and are a delight to observe in their mountainous habitat.

Habitat: Andean mountain forests