description Fork-tailed Woodnymph Overview
The fork-tailed woodnymph, Thalurania furcata, is a hummingbird widely distributed across tropical South America east of the Andes, with populations also occurring in Trinidad. It inhabits humid forest, woodland edges, clearings, and secondary vegetation, where it feeds on nectar and small arthropods. Adult males have iridescent green and violet plumage with a deeply forked dark tail, while females are greener above and paler below.
help Fork-tailed Woodnymph FAQ
Where does the fork-tailed woodnymph live?
Thalurania furcata is widely distributed across tropical South America east of the Andes, with populations also in Trinidad. It uses humid forest, woodland edges, clearings, and secondary vegetation.
What does a fork-tailed woodnymph eat?
It feeds mainly on nectar from flowering plants. Like other hummingbirds, it also catches small insects and other tiny arthropods for protein.
Why is it called the fork-tailed woodnymph?
The common name refers to its forked tail and its association with wooded habitats. Its scientific name is Thalurania furcata.
Can I find fork-tailed woodnymphs in disturbed habitats?
Yes. The species uses forest edges, clearings, and secondary vegetation as well as more intact humid forest. Flowering shrubs can make these habitats useful feeding sites.
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