This hummingbird uses its long, downcurved bill to take nectar from large flowers. It lives in forest undergrowth, often near water and nectar plants.
The bill is long and downcurved, about 2.5–3 times the length of the head. The central tail feathers are elongated, and the face has a black mask with white or buff stripes. The upperparts are bronzy green, with cinnamon on the rump.
It feeds mainly on nectar from large flowers, but also takes small insects and spiders. The female builds a cone-shaped nest of fibers and cobwebs suspended beneath a large Heliconia or banana leaf.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.