Snowcap Hummingbird - Costa Rica

[Donkees]

The striking Snowcap, like the Honduran Emerald and Mangrove Hummingbird, is found only in Central America. It is uncommon across its range, but when seen, it is unforgettable. The male's plumage is a unique mix of iridescent bronzes, purples, and dark reds, contrasting with a shining white cap that stands out like a beacon in the shade of the humid forests where this species occurs. Typical of many hummingbirds, the female Snowcap has more subdued plumage — green above and white beneath, without the flashy white cap.

At 2.5 inches long, the Snowcap is one of the of the world's smallest hummingbirds — only a quarter of an inch longer than the tiny Bee Hummingbird of Cuba, generally considered to be the world's most diminutive bird. Also, the Snowcap weighs less than a penny. In fact, it is so small that it's often mistaken for a bumblebee, moth, or other large insect.

https://abcbirds.org/bird/snowcap/

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1. What a beautiful little fellow! Thanks for posting.

[WestMichRad]

2. How very cool!

Nature is truly magnificent.