Species BirdsAzure-crowned Hummingbird

Azure-crowned Hummingbird

Saucerottia cyanocephala

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Illustration of Azure-crowned Hummingbird (Saucerottia cyanocephala)

This small hummingbird features iridescent green feathers and a striking azure crown. Its rapid wing beats create a characteristic humming sound as it flits between flowers.

Habitat
Mountainous regions and open woodlands.
Diet
Feeds on nectar and small insects.
How common
Common

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