This small hummingbird occurs from Central America into western South America. Males are iridescent green with elongated pointed tail feathers; females have shorter tails and a white moustachial stripe.
The male is shimmering green with elongated pointed tail feathers. The female has a shorter tail and white moustachial stripe; both sexes have a white rump band.
It is found in forested habitats and also visits gardens and feeders.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.