This hummingbird is recorded in montane forest in the northeastern Andes, where it is uncommon in the understory and shrubbery.
It is green above, with a white throat densely speckled in green. The rest of the underparts are white with green at the sides, and the tail is dusky and white.
It is found in the understory and shrubs of montane forest. The cited account does not specify its prey or feeding technique.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.