Snowy-bellied Hummingbird

Saucerottia edward

The Snowy-bellied Hummingbird (Saucerottia edward) is a small, strikingly colored hummingbird found in the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama. It has a distinctive white belly and a vibrant iridescent green back and crown. This species is known for its agile flight and its preference for feeding on nectar from a variety of flowers. It also consumes small insects and spiders as a source of protein. The Snowy-bellied Hummingbird is often found in montane forests, forest edges, and gardens, where it flits among the foliage and flowers with remarkable speed and agility.

Habitat: Montane forests, forest edges, gardens