A large hummingbird with a long, almost straight bill, long wings, and a broad tail with a shallow fork.
Relative Size
Larger than a Black-chinned Hummingbird, slightly smaller than a Blue-throated Mountain-gem.
![Relative Size](/guide/images/size/scale.png)
![sparrow or smaller](/guide/images/size/sparrow-or-smaller.png)
Measurements- Both Sexes
- Length: 4.3-5.5 in (11-14 cm)
- Weight: 0.3-0.3 oz (7-8 g)
- Length: 4.3-5.5 in (11-14 cm)
- Weight: 0.3-0.3 oz (7-8 g)