Pale-tailed Barbthroat

The Pale-tailed Barbthroat (Threnetes leucurus) Read in Spanish

Appearance: The Pale-Tailed Barbthroat is a medium-sized hummingbird known for its distinctive features. It has a striking pale-colored tail, which contrasts with its dark, iridescent green upperparts and whitish underparts. The bill of the Pale-Tailed Barbthroat is slightly curved and slender, adapted for feeding on nectar from flowers.

Habitat: The Pale-Tailed Barbthroat can be found inhabiting a variety of forested habitats, including humid and montane forests, as well as forest edges and secondary growth. These areas provide the necessary cover and nectar sources for the species to thrive.

Behavior: The Pale-Tailed Barbthroat is known for its secretive and solitary nature, often foraging alone or in pairs. It spends much of its time flitting among the dense vegetation in search of nectar and small insects. This species is also territorial, with males defending their feeding territories vigorously.

Breeding: Breeding behavior in the Pale-Tailed Barbthroat typically involves courtship displays by males to attract females. The female constructs a compact cup-shaped nest from plant fibers, leaves, and spiderwebs, where she lays usually two white eggs. Incubation and care of the young are primarily the female's responsibility.

Conservation Status: The conservation status of the Pale-tailed Hermit is currently categorized as "Least Concern" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).