This striking hummingbird features iridescent green and blue plumage, with a distinctive violet patch on its throat. It is known for its incredible agility in flight and hovering.
Habitat
Prefers open woodlands and gardens in mountainous regions.
Diet
Feeds primarily on nectar from flowers, supplemented by small insects.
How common
Uncommon
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