The Stripe-tailed Hummingbird is a small, vibrant bird with iridescent plumage and a distinctively striped tail. It is known for its incredible hovering ability and rapid wing beats.
Habitat
Found in subtropical and tropical forests.
Diet
Primarily feeds on nectar from flowers.
How common
Rare
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