It has a bronzy-green body, blue throat, and long straight bill. It inhabits forest on the western slope of the Andes and feeds on nectar.
It has a blue throat, rufous facial patch, and long straight bill; bold white tail flashes are visible in flight.
It feeds on nectar and is found in forest, especially near streams and waterfalls; it sometimes visits feeders.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.