Hummingbirds
| Order: CAPRIMULGIFORMES - Family: TROCHILIDAE |
| 365 Species currently existing - 163 in region |
Colombia is a biodiversity hotspot and a paradise for hummingbirds, with more than 163 hummingbird species recorded in the country. These tiny and colorful birds are a prominent feature of the country rich avifauna, attracting birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts from around the world. Here are some key points about hummingbirds in Colombia: Read in Spanish
Diversity: Colombia is home to a remarkable diversity of hummingbird species, thanks to its varied landscapes and habitats, ranging from tropical rainforests and cloud forests to high-altitude Andean ecosystems. The country's geographical location and complex topography create unique niches that support a wide array of hummingbird species.
Endemism: Colombia boasts several endemic hummingbird species found nowhere else in the world. These include the critically endangered Santa Marta Sabrewing (Campylopterus phainopeplus) from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the stunning Indigo-capped Hummingbird (Amazilia cyanifrons) found in the Western Andes.
Habitats: Hummingbirds are found in a variety of habitats, including montane forests, cloud forests, paramo ecosystems, coastal areas, and even urban gardens. Each habitat type hosts unique hummingbird species adapted to their specific ecological niches.
Migration: While some hummingbird species are resident year-round, others are migratory, traveling great distances seasonally in search of food and breeding grounds. Colombia serves as an important stopover and wintering site for many migratory hummingbirds.
Ecological Role: Hummingbirds play a vital ecological role as pollinators in Colombian ecosystems. Their long, slender bills and specialized tongues allow them to extract nectar from flowers, inadvertently transferring pollen between flowers and facilitating plant reproduction.
Tourism: Hummingbird-watching has become a popular ecotourism activity with birdwatching tours and reserves dedicated to showcasing the country's avian diversity, including its dazzling array of hummingbirds.
White-tailed Starfrontlet
Coeligena phalerata
Spanish name: Inca Coliblanco
Size: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: Montane forests and cloud forests at higher elevations.
Height: 1400 - 3300 m
Photo: © Nick Athanas eBird S63245876 Macaulay Library ML 198509221
Glitttering (Dusky) Starfrontlet
Coeligena orina
Spanish name: Inca Oscuro
Size: 4.3 in | 11 cm
Habitat: Areas where there are clearings or edges of forests, as well as near streams and ravines.
Height: 2300 - 3500 m
Photo: © Guillermo NAGY Aramacao Tours eBird S48879788 Macaulay Library ML 187622091
Buff-winged Startfrontlet
Coeligena lutetiae
Spanish name: Inca Galoneado
Size: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: Montane and cloud forests, forested areas with a mix of vegetation types, including edges, clearings, and secondary growth.
Height: 2600 - 3600m
Photo: © Luis A. Materon
Perija Starfrontlet
Coeligena consita
Spanish name: Inca de Perija
Size: 4.3in | 11 cm
Habitat: Montane cloud forests and páramo ecosystems found at high altitudes within the Sierra de Perijá.
Height: 2550 - 3100 m
Photo: © Ron Hoff Dollyann Myers eBird S73858240 Macaulay Library ML 264426711
Golden-bellied Startfrontlet
Coeligena bonapartei
Spanish name: Inca Buchidorado
Size: 4. in | 11 cm
Habitat: High-altitude montane cloud forests, dense vegetation, such as clearings, edges of forests, and ravines.
Height: 2150 - 3000 m
Photo: © Neil Diaz eBird S14873342 Macaulay Library ML 43037511
Blue-throated Startfrontlet
Coeligena helianthea
Spanish name: Inca Buchirrosado
Size: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: Cloud forests are characterized by diverse vegetation, including mosses, bromeliads, and various flowering plants that provide nectar for the hummingbirds.
Height: 1900 - 3000 m
Photo: © Peter Hawrylyshyn eBird S24928396 Macaulay Library ML 28050621
Mountain Velvetbreast
Lafresnaya lafresnayi
Spanish name: Colibrí Aterciopelado
Size: 3.8 in | 9.7 cm
Habitat: High-altitude montane forests and woodland areas, mix of trees, shrubs, and understory vegetation
Height: 2000 - 3700 m
Photo: © David M. Bell eBird S21770446 Macaulay Library ML 30791201
Sword-billed Hummingbird
Ensifera ensifera
Spanish name: Colibrí Picoespada
Size: 5.5 in | 14 cm
Habitat: High-altitude wet montane forests and woodland areas, mix of trees, shrubs, and understory vegetation
Height: 2500 - 3500 m
Photo: © Photo: © Drew Weber eBird S45146156 Macaulay Library ML 100407881
Great Sapphirewing
Pterophanes cyanopterus
Spanish name: Alizafiro Grande
Size: 6.4 in | 16.3 cm
Habitat: high-altitude montane forests and shrublands, diverse vegetation, including mosses, ferns, flowering plants, and shrubs that provide food sources and shelter for the hummingbirds.
Height: 2600 - 3700 m
Photo: © Luis A. Materon
Buff-tailed Coronet
Boissonneaua flavescens
Spanish name: Colibrí Chupasavia
Size: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: Dense vegetation, including forest edges, clearings, and near streams within their montane habitat.
Height: 1500 - 3200 m
Photo: © Luis A. Materon
Chestnut-breasted Coronet
Bolssonneaua matthewsii
Spanish name: Colibrí Pechicastaño
Size: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: Dense vegetation, such as forest edges, clearings, and near streams.
Height: 1200 - 2600 m
Photo: © Graham Montgomery eBird S34802422 Macaulay Library ML 53042891
Velvet-purple Coronet
Boissenneaua jardini
Spanish name: Colibrí Sietecolores
Size: 4.3 in | 11 cm
Habitat: Montane cloud forests and forested areas
Height: 700 - 2300 m
Photo: © Eduardo Lago V.
Booted Racket-tail
Ocreatus underwoodi
Spanish name: Cola-de-raqueta Pierniblanco
Size: 4.8 in | 12.2 cm
Habitat: Montane cloud forests and forested areas
Height: 1200 - 2600 m
Photo: © Luis A. Materon
Rufous-gaped Hillstar
Urochroa bougueri
Spanish name: Colibrí Naguiblanco
Size: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: Montane cloud forests and forested areas
Height: 800 - 2500 m
Photo: © Ottavio Janni eBird S21706651 Macaulay Library ML 24642311
Green-backed Hillstar
Urochroa leucura
Spanish name: Colibrí Coliverde
Size: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: cold and harsh conditions of their high-elevation habitats, often found at altitudes exceeding 3,000 meters (9,800 feet)
Height: 700 - 2300 m
Photo: © Sam Woods eBird S41535252 Macaulay Library ML 80168961
Purple-bibbed Whitetip
Urosticte benjamini
Spanish name: Colibrí de Gargantilla
Size: 3.5 in | 9 cm
Habitat: Montane cloud forests and forested areas.
Height: 700 - 2200 m
Photo: © Sam Woods eBird S39801919 Macaulay Library ML 71415641
Rufous-vented Whitetip
Urosticte ruficrissa
Spanish name: Colibrí Colirrufo
Size: 3.7 in | 9.4 cm
Habitat: Montane cloud forests and forested areas
Height: 700 - 1600 m
Photo: © Peter Hawrylyshyn eBird S23459163 Macaulay Library ML 56801731
Pink-throated Brilliant
Heliodoxa gularis
Spanish name: Diamante de Napo
Size: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane regions
Height: 700 - 1100 m
Photo: © Carlos Calle Quispe eBird S37305617 Macaulay Library ML 59939721
Black-throated Brilliant
Heliodoxa schreibersii
Spanish name: Diamante Barbinegro
Size: 4.8 in | 12.2 cm
Habitat: Cloud forests and montane regions.
Height: <1300 m
Photo: © Peter Hawrylyshyn eBird S23459163 Macaulay Library ML 56814891
Gould’s Brilliant
Heliodoxa aurescens
Spanish name: Diamante Pechicastaño
Size: 4.8 in | 12.2 cm
Habitat: Forest streams.
Height: 500 - 700 m
Photo: © Peter Hawrylyshyn eBird S23343840 Macaulay Library ML 56873261
Fawn-breasted Brilliant
Heliodoxa rubinoides
Spanish name: Diamante Penchigamuza
Size: 4.8 in | 12.2 cm
Habitat: high-altitude habitats.
Height: 1000 - 2600 m
Photo: © Luis A. Materon
Green-crowned Brilliant
Heliodoxa jacula
Spanish name: Diamante frentiverde
Size: 5 in | 13 cm
Habitat: Humid and wet foothill to lower montane forest, borders.
Height: 500 - 2000 m
Photo: © Luis A. Materon
Empress Brilliant
Heliodoxa imperatrix
Spanish name: Diamante Emperador
Size: 6 in | 15 cm
Habitat: Shrubby borders and coffee plantations.
Height: 400 - 2000 m
Photo: © Eduardo Lago V.
Violet-fronted Brilliant
Heliodoxa leadbeateri
Spanish name: Diamante Coronado
Size: 4.3 in | 11 cm
Habitat: Semi-humid areas.
Height: 1300 - 2400 m
Photo: © Nick Kontonicolas eBird S48393095 Macaulay Library ML 124385431
Giant Hummingbird
Patagona gigas
Spanish name: Colibrí Gigante
Size: 7 in | 18 cm
Habitat: High-altitude deserts, scrublands, and agricultural areas.
Height: 2000 - 3000 m
Photo: © Lars Petersson | My World of Bird Photography eBird S62996291 Macaulay Library ML 197154081
Red-billed Emerald
Chlorostilbon gibsoni
Spanish name: Esmeralda piquirroja
Size: 3 in | 7.6 cm
Habitat: Scrubby woodland.
Height: 500 - 2300 m
Photo: © Peter Hawrylyshyn eBird S39342471 Macaulay Library ML 69674401
Blue-tailed Emerald
Chlorostilbon mellisugus
Spanish name: Esmeralda Coliazul
Size: 3 in | 7.6 cm
Habitat: Topical forests, gardens, and wooded areas.
Height: 650 - 2000 m
Photo: © Luis A. Materon
Chiribiquete Emerald
Chlorostilbon olivaresi
Spanish name: Esmeralda de Chiribiquete
Size: 3.3 in | 8.4 cm
Habitat: Semi-open shrub and material land.
Height: 250 - 600 m
Photo: © Johnnier Arango 🇨🇴 theandeanbirder.com eBird S82142325 Macaulay Library ML 333511571
Coppery Emerald
Chlorostilbon russatus
Spanish name: Esmeralda Cobriza
Size: 3 in | 7.6 cm
Habitat: Forested areas, coffee plantations, gardens, and urban areas.
Height: 200 - 2200 m
Photo: © Peter Hawrylyshyn eBird S13659399 Macaulay Library ML 183966751
Narrow-tailed Emerald
Chlorostilbon stenurus
Spanish name: Esmeralda Colifina
Size: 3 in | 7.6 cm
Habitat: Humid forests, forest edges, gardens, and shrubby areas.
Height: 1000 - 2300 m
Photo: © Miguel Aguilar @birdnomad eBird S115992148 Macaulay Library ML 513727391
Short-tailed Emerald
Chlorostilbon poortmani
Spanish name: Esmeralda Rabicorta
Size: 3 in | 7.6 cm
Habitat: Montane forests, edges, and clearings.
Height: 750 - 2700 m
Photo: © Peter Hawrylyshyn eBird S28771641 Macaulay Library ML 26810221
Violet-headed Hummingbird
Klais guimeti
Spanish name: Colibrí Cabecivioleta
Size: 3.2 in | 8 cm
Habitat: Dry and humid forests.
Height: 400 - 1800 m
Photo: © Tal Pipkin eBird S30613433 Macaulay Library ML 31691911
Santa Marta Blossomcrown
Anthocephala floriceps
Spanish name: Colibrí Cabecicastaño
Size: 3.5 in | 9 cm
Habitat: Humid montane forest and flower g ardens.
Height: 600 - 2200 m
Photo: © Ondrej Prosicky iStock/Getty Images
Tolima Blossomcrown
Anthocephala berlepschi
Spanish name: Colibrí Florido del Tolima
Size: 3.5 in | 9 cm
Habitat: Montane forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Height: 1200 - 2300 m
Photo: © Peter Hawrylyshyn eBird S39345129 Macaulay Library ML 69682711
Scaly-breasted Hummingbird
Phaeochroa cuvierii
Spanish name: Colibrí Pechiescamado
Size: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: Mangrove, open forest.
Height: <200 m
Photo: © Alan Bloom eBird S127129667 Macaulay Library ML 534302981
Gray-breasted Sabrewing
Campylopterus largipennis
Spanish name: Ala-de-sable Pechigris
Size: 5.3 in | 13.5 cm
Habitat: Humid forests, forest edges, and gardens with flowering plants.
Height: 100 - 800 m
Photo: © Andres Vasquez Noboa eBird S148235406 Macaulay Library ML 608740816
Lazuline Sabrewing
Campylopterus falcatus
Spanish name: Ala-de-sable Lazulita
Size: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: Forested areas, including humid forests, edges, and gardens.
Height: 900 - 2600 m
Photo: © Roger Ahlman eBird S30861095 Macaulay Library ML 31717841
Santa Marta Sabrewing
Campylopterus phainopeplus
Spanish name: Ala-de-sable de Santa Marta
Size: 5 in | 13 cm
Habitat: montane forest and forest edges in the Santa Marta Mountains.
Height: 1200 - 4800 m
Photo: © Carole Turek Macaulay Library ML 616591239
Napo Sabrewing
Campylopterus villaviscensio
Spanish name: Ala-de-sable del Napo
Size: 5 in | 13 cm
Habitat: Humid tropical forests and forest edges.
Height: 700 - 850 m
Photo: © Luke Seitz eBird S9861838 Macaulay Library ML 39597111
White-vented Plumeleteer
Chalybura buffonii
Spanish name: Colibrí de Buffon
Size: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: Humid forests, forest edges, and gardens.
Height: 100 - 2000 m
Photo: © David Disher eBird S14852641 Macaulay Library ML 42535601
Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer
Chalybura urochrysia
Spanish name: Colibrí Colibronceado
Size: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: Humid forests, forest edges, and gardens with flowering plants.
Height: 100 - 2000 m
Photo: © Jay McGowan eBird S63073977 Macaulay Library ML 203069641
Crowned Woodnymph
Thalurania colombica
Spanish name: Ninfa Coronada
Size: 3.8 in | 9.7 cm
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests, as well as forest edges and plantations with flowering trees.
Height: <2100 m
Photo: © Luis A. Materon
Fork-tailed Woodnymph
Thalurania furcata
Spanish name: Ninfa Morada
Size: 3.8 in | 9.7 cm
Habitat: A range of habitats including tropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, and gardens with suitable nectar-producing flowers.
Height: <2100 m
Photo: © Nick Athanas eBird S49527985 Macaulay Library ML 125897071
Many-spotted Hummingbird
Taphrospilus hypostictus
Spanish name: Colibrí Grande Oliva
Size: 4.2 in | 10.7 cm
Habitat: tropical and subtropical forests.
Height: 400 - 1500 m
Photo: © Graham Montgomery eBird S35142344 Macaulay Library ML 53333331
Buffy Hummingbird
Leucippus fallax
Spanish name: Colibrí Anteado
Size: 3.5 in | 9 cm
Habitat: tropical forests, montane forests, and gardens with nectar-producing flowers.
Height: <500 m
Photo: © Matthew Grube eBird S64027165 Macaulay Library ML 208779461
Olive-spotted Hummingbird
Talaphorus chlorocercus
Spanish name: Colibrí Moteado
Size: 3.8 in | 9.7 cm
Habitat: Cloud forest and montane habitats.
Height: <200 m
Photo: © Héctor Bottai eBird S55924756 Macaulay Library ML 156592201
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Amazilia tzacati
Spanish name: Amazilia colirrufa
Size: 3.5 in | 9 cm
Habitat: Forested habitats, including tropical and subtropical forests, as well as gardens and wooded areas at various elevations
Height: <2000 m
Photo: © Eduardo Lago V.
Indigo-capped Hummingbird
Amazilia cyanofrons
Spanish name: Amazilia Frentiazul
Size: 3.5 in | 9 cm
Habitat: Gardens, forest edges, and open woodlands.
Height: 400 - 2000 m
Photo: © Bill Maynard eBird S37680106 Macaulay Library ML 61445291
Humboldt's Hummingbird (Humboldt's Sapphire)
Amazilia humboldti
Spanish name: Zafiro de Humboldt
Size: 3.5 in | 9 cm
Habitat: Mangroves and forest borders.
Height: <200 m
Photo: © Sandra Keller eBird S46354441 Macaulay Library ML 105002791
Andean Emerald
Uranomitra franciae
Spanish name: Amazilia Andina
Size: 3.6 in | 9.1 cm
Habitat: Humid forest with dense vegetation.
Height: 100 - 1400 m
Photo: © Luis A. Materon
Blue-chested Hummingbird
Polyerata amabilis
Spanish name: Amazilia Pechiazul
Size: 3.3 in | 8.4 cm
Habitat: Cloud forests, forest edges, and gardens at higher elevations.
Height: <1000 m
Photo: © Jay McGowan eBird S63073977 Macaulay Library ML 203071431
Purple-chested Hummingbird
Polyerata rosenbergi
Spanish name: Amazilia del Chocó
Size: 3.3in | 8.4 cm
Habitat: Humid and wet lowland.
Height: <500 m
Photo: © Nick Athanas eBird S49529237 Macaulay Library ML 121024531
Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird
Saucerottia castaneiventris
Spanish name: Amazilia Buchicastaña
Size: 3.5 in | 9 cm
Habitat: Cloud forests, forest edges, and gardens at higher elevations.
Height: 500 - 2200 m
Photo: © Robert DeKeyser eBird S86817680 Macaulay Library ML 332540151
Steely-vented Hummingbird
Saucerottia saucerottei
Spanish name: Amazilia colizaul
Size: 3.5 in | 9 cm
Habitat: Mountainous regions, cloud forests, and forest edges.
Height: 1000 - 2000 m
Photo: © Luis A. Materon
Snowy-bellied Hummingbird
Saucerottia edward
Spanish name: Amazilia de Edward
Size: 3.5 in | 9 cm
Habitat: Humid forest borders and semi-open areas.
Height: <700 m
Photo: © Tyler Ficker eBird S95030006 Macaulay Library ML 509128271
Green-bellied Hummingbird
Saucerottia viridigaster
Spanish name: Amazilia colimorada
Size: 3.5 in | 9 cm
Habitat: Cloud forests, woodland.
Height: 500 - 1800 m
Photo: © Fabrice Schmitt eBird S30732471 Macaulay Library ML 31841501
Rufous-throated Sapphire
Hylocharis sapphirina
Spanish name: Zafiro Barbirrufo
Size: 3.5 in | 9 cm
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical moist forests, forest edges, and wooded areas with abundant flowering plants
Height: <300 m
Photo: © Saturnino Llactahuaman www.amazonbirding.com eBird S56841667 Macaulay Library ML 161445581
Glittering-throated Emerald
Chionomesa fimbriata
Spanish name: Amazilia Buchiblanca
Size: 3.5 in | 9 cm
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, plantations, and gardens with flowering plants for nectar feeding
Height: <1100 m
Photo: © Roger Ahlman eBird S39282752 Macaulay Library ML 71374161
Versicolored Emerald
Chrysuronia versicolor
Spanish name: Amazilia Buchiblanca
Size: 3.5 in | 9 cm
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, gardens, and areas with abundant nectar-producing flowers.
Height: <1100 m
Photo: © Claudia Brasileiro eBird S31161272 Macaulay Library ML 62837211
Blue-headed Sapphire
Chrysuronia grayi
Spanish name: Zafiro Cabeciazul
Size: 3.5 in | 9 cm
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, and areas with abundant flowering plants for nectar feeding.
Height: 600 - 200 m
Photo: © Luis A. Materon
Golden-tailed Sapphire
Chrysuronia oenone
Spanish name: Zafiro Colidorado
Size: 3.5 in | 9 cm
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, and other areas with abundant nectar-producing flowers for feeding.
Height: 100 - 1500 m
Photo: © Angus Pritchard eBird S46530440 Macaulay Library ML 124953691
Sapphire-throated Hummingbird
Chrysuronia coeruleogularis
Spanish name: Colibrí Zafirino
Size: 3.5 in | 9 cm
Habitat:Tropical forests, forest edges, and gardens with abundant flowering plants for nectar consumption.
Height: <100 m
Photo: © Juan D Astorga eBird S41659383 Macaulay Library ML 81286711
Sapphire-bellied Hummingbird
Chrysuronia lilliae
Spanish name: Colibrí Manglero
Size: 3.7 in | 9.4 cm
Habitat: Montane forests and cloud forests, where they feed on nectar from a variety of flowering plants.
Height: <50 m
Photo: © Neil Diaz eBird S16314950 Macaulay Library ML 42900751
Shining-green Hummingbird
Chrysuronia goudoti
Spanish name: Colibrí de Goudot
Size: 3.5 in | 9 cm
Habitat: Humid forests, forest edges, and highland areas, where they feed on nectar from a wide range of flowering plants.
Height: <1600 m
Photo: © Ron Hoff Dollyann Myers eBird S76485120 Macaulay Library ML 281546041
Pirre Hummingbird
Goldmania bella
Spanish name: Colibrí del Pirre
Size: 3.5 in | 9 cm
Habitat: Humid foothill and lower montane forest.
Height: 600 - 1650 m
Photo: © Andrew Spencer eBird S27831221 Macaulay Library ML 31146321
Violet-capped Hummingbird
Goldmania violiceps
Spanish name: Colibrí de Goldman
Size: 3.4 in | 8.6 cm
Habitat: Humid foothill and lower montane forest.
Height: 600 - 1200 m
Photo: © Alexander Montero eBird S105862148 Macaulay Library ML 432441741
Blue-chinned Sapphire
Chlorestes notata
Spanish name: Zafiro Gorgiazul
Size: 3.5 in | 9 cm
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical moist forests, shrublands, and gardens.
Height: <400 m
Photo: © Janet Rathjen eBird S56298047 Macaulay Library ML 161684081
Violet-bellied Hummingbird
Chlorestes julie
Spanish name: Colibrí Pechiverde
Size: 3.2 in | 8 cm
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, and areas with dense vegetation.
Height: <600 m
Photo: © Cris Heins eBird S93616887 Macaulay Library ML 373708111
Blue-throated Goldentail
Chlorestes eliciae
Spanish name: Zafiro Gorgiazul
Size: 3.5in | 9 cm
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests, as well as forest edges and areas with abundant vegetation.
Height: <200 m
Photo: © Blair Dudeck eBird S50322628 Macaulay Library ML 129890041
White-chinned Sapphire
Chlorestes cyanus
Spanish name: Zafiro Gorgiblanco
Size: 3.5in | 9 cm
Habitat: Humid forest, light woodland.
Height: <1000 m
Photo: © Andres Vasquez Noboa eBird S118613922 Macaulay Library ML 484484381
Violet-chested Hummingbird
Sternoclyta cyanopectus
Spanish name: Colibrí Grande de Cola Oliva
Size: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, and areas with abundant vegetation.
Height: <2000 m
Photo: © Lorenzo Calcaño eBird S39784962 Macaulay Library ML 177944251
Long-billed Starthroat
Heliomaster longirostris
Spanish name: Picudo Gorgiestrella
Size: 4 in | 10 cm
Habitat: Forested areas, gardens, and woodland edges.
Height: <1500 m
Photo: © Luis A. Materon
Blue-tufted Starthroat
Heliomaster furcifer
Spanish name: Picudo Buchiazul
Size: 5 in | 13 cm
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, savannas, and gardens with suitable flowering plants.
Height: <100 m
Photo: © Gustavo Pinto eBird S40930584 Macaulay Library ML 77450861
White-bellied Woodstar
Chaetocercus mulsant
Spanish name: Rumbito Buchiblanco
Size: 2.8 in | 7 cm
Habitat: Montane forests, cloud forests, forest edges, and sometimes even gardens or parks with suitable flowers at higher elevations.
Height: 1500 - 3300 m
Photo: © Luis A. Materon
Little Woodstar
Chaetocercus bombus
Spanish name: Rumbito Chico
Size: 2.5 in | 6.4 cm
Habitat: Montane forests, cloud forests, forest edges, shrublands, and sometimes even gardens or parks at higher elevations.
Height: <1800 m
Photo: © Kristof Zyskowski eBird S40635692 Macaulay Library ML 75799281
Gorgeted Woodstar
Chaetocercus heliodor
Spanish name: Rumbito Diminuto
Size: 2.5 in | 6.4 cm
Habitat: Montane forests, forest edges, shrubby areas, and sometimes even gardens or parks at higher elevations.
Height: 1200 - 3000 m
Photo: © Jeff Hapeman eBird S142674881 Macaulay Library ML 592800891
Santa Marta Woodstar
Chaetocercus astreans
Spanish name: Rumbito de Santa Marta
Size: 2.5 in | 6.4 cm
Habitat: Areas with abundant flowers for nectar and insects for protein. Diverse array of flowering plants, including epiphytes and shrubs that provide cover and food sources.
Height: 800 - 2200 m
Photo: © Yve Morrell eBird S61649879 Macaulay Library ML 189197111
Rufous-shafted Woodstar
Chaetocercus jourdanii
Spanish name: Rumbito colirrufo
Size: 2.8 in | 7 cm
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, cloud forests, and forest edges.
Height: 900 - 000 m
Photo: © Lorenzo Calcaño eBird S56632440 Macaulay Library ML 160299411
Amethyst Woodstar
Calliphlox amethystina
Spanish name: Rumbito Amatista
Size: 2.8 in | 7 cm
Habitat: Subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, cloud forests, and forest edges.
Amethyst Woodstars prefer areas with a variety of flowering plants
Height: <1500 m
Photo: © Caio Brito eBird S90359268 Macaulay Library ML 348595891
Purple-throated Woodstar
Philodice mitchellii
Spanish name: Rumbito Pechiblanco
Size: 3 in | 7.6 cm
Habitat: Subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, cloud forests, and forest edges.
Height: 700 - 2200 m
Photo: © Luis A. Materon
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Spanish name: Colibrí Gorgirrubi
Size: 3.2 in | 8 cm
Habitat: Deciduous forests, orchards, gardens, meadows, and coastal areas. They are known to prefer areas with an abundance of flowering plants that provide them with nectar.
Height: <100 m (San Andrés)
Photo: Brian Kulvete eBird S45227886 Macaulay Library ML 97947051
