Small hummingbird with a curved bill. Males have a purple gorget that flares out on the sides. Iridescent green above. Tail on perched birds is long and narrow.
Small hummingbird with curved bill. Females are iridescent green above with cinnamon patch on the upper tail feathers. Underparts are whitish with cinnamon flanks. Note short tail on females.
The curved bill and purple gorget stand out on this male. This video has no audio.
Small hummingbird with a curved bill, green forehead, and a purple gorget that flares out on the sides.
Note the curved bill and buffy underparts on this female. This video has no audio.
Visits feeders, but often chased away by more aggressive species.
The Lucifer Hummingbird's most distinctive features are its curved bill and narrow, forked tail. The large head and heavy, downcurved bill seemingly overbalance this bird's small, tapered body. The tail is very long and narrow, extending well beyond the wingtips.
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