Brazilian Ruby (Heliodoxa rubricauda)
Introduction The Brazilian Ruby (Heliodoxa rubricauda) is a hummingbird in the family Trochilidae and is endemic to Brazil. It occurs
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Rufous-booted Racket-tail (Ocreatus addae)
Introduction The Rufous-booted Racket-tail (Ocreatus addae) is a small hummingbird of the eastern Andes. It is recognised for its iridescent
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Sapphire-vented Puffleg (Eriocnemis luciani)
Introduction The Sapphire-vented Puffleg (Eriocnemis luciani) is a high-Andean hummingbird of the family Trochilidae. It occurs in discontinuous populations from
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Green-throated Mango (Anthracothorax viridigula)
Introduction The Green-throated Mango (Anthracothorax viridigula) is a medium-sized hummingbird of northern South America and Trinidad. It is associated especially
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Jamaican Mango (Anthracothorax mango)
Introduction The Jamaican Mango (Anthracothorax mango) is a medium-sized hummingbird endemic to Jamaica. It is a resident species found across
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White-tailed Goldenthroat (Polytmus guainumbi)
Introduction The White-tailed Goldenthroat (Polytmus guainumbi) is a small hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is associated mainly with open,
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White-vented Violetear (Colibri serrirostris)
Introduction The White-vented Violetear (Colibri serrirostris) is a medium-sized South American hummingbird of open and semi-open habitats. Its green plumage,
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Koepcke’s Hermit (Phaethornis koepckeae)
Introduction Koepcke’s Hermit (Phaethornis koepckeae) is a small, forest-dwelling hummingbird endemic to Peru. It was described as a species in
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Band-tailed Barbthroat (Threnetes ruckeri)
Introduction The Band-tailed Barbthroat (Threnetes ruckeri) is a medium-sized hermit hummingbird of humid forests in Central America and north-western South
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White-rumped Swift (Apus caffer)
Introduction The White-rumped Swift (Apus caffer) is a small, highly aerial swift of sub-Saharan Africa, with additional breeding populations in
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Feline Owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles insignis)
Introduction The Feline Owlet-nightjar (Aegotheles insignis) is a nocturnal bird of montane New Guinea. It belongs to the owlet-nightjar family,
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Javan Frogmouth (Batrachostomus javensis)
Introduction The Javan Frogmouth, Batrachostomus javensis, is a nocturnal member of the frogmouth family Podargidae. It is a secretive forest
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