Green-tailed trainbearer

It is a species of hummingbird belonging to the genus Lesbia, scientifically known as Lesbia nuna. It is specifically recognized by its remarkably long, forked tail with distinct green tips. It is native to the high-altitude regions of South America.

This hummingbird species is endemic to the high-altitude regions of the northern and central Andes mountains. They are typically found in countries like Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. They prefer open, shrubby landscapes and the edges of Polylepis woodlands.

The bird features an extraordinarily long tail that can be nearly twice the length of its actual body. This incredibly long, iridescent green-tipped tail is primarily used by the males during their courtship displays to attract females. Despite the length, it does not seem to impede their rapid flight.

The species was first officially described by the French naturalist René Primevère Lesson in 1832. Lesson cataloged a vast number of bird species during his extensive scientific voyages around the world. His work helped establish modern taxonomic classification for many South American wildlife.