Wire-crested thorntail
species of bird
The wire-crested thorntail (Discosura popelairii) is a species of hummingbird. It lives in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Their coloring is steel-blue, with white shafts, making a pretty sight when spread. The bird has a crest of bright green feathers. These birds feed on nectar from flowers using their long tongue or catch insects on the wing.
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| Species: | D. popelairii
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| Discosura popelairii Du Bus de Gisignies, 1846
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Popelairia popelairii | |
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