The Scaly-breasted Hummingbird is a small bird with iridescent green plumage and distinctive scaly markings on its breast. It is known for its rapid wing beats and agile flight.
Habitat
Forest edges and gardens
Diet
Nectar from flowers and small insects
How common
Uncommon
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