Wire-crested Thorntail

Wire-crested ThorntailThis hummingbird is recorded in humid forests of southern Colombia. Breeding males have wire-like ornamental feathers.What does it look like?The male is metallic green, with a wire-like elongated crown crest and outer tail feathers. The female is duller green, with a shorter tail and no crest.What kind of life does it lead?This hummingbird is recorded in humid forests of southern Colombia. Breeding males have wire-like ornamental feathers.In humid lowland and montane forest, it takes nectar as well as small insects and spiders.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.