Long-tailed Sylph

Discosura longicaudus

The Long-tailed Sylph is a striking hummingbird species found in the Andean cloud forests of South America. With its iridescent green and blue plumage, elongated tail feathers, and glittering throat patch, this species is a dazzling sight as it flits among the flowers in search of nectar. Long-tailed Sylphs are known for their agile flight and distinctive vocalizations, often forming loose feeding flocks in the forest understory. They play a vital role in pollination and are an important part of the cloud forest ecosystem.

Habitat: Andean cloud forests