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Buff-tailed Coronet

Boissonneaua flavescens

Photo by ceherzog
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Description:

The Buff-tailed Coronet (Boissonneaua flavescens) is a species of hummingbird from the family Trochilidea. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Distinguishing characteristics are the short bill, glittering green coloration, and buffy color under the remiges (flight feathers) and rectrices (tail feathers).Wikipedia

Habitat:

Tandayapa Bird Lodge: Ecuadorian cloud forest

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