Swallow-tailed Hummingbird

The Swallow-tailed Hummingbird (Eupetomena macroura) is native to South America, primarily found in eastern and central Brazil, with its range extending into neighboring countries such as Paraguay and Bolivia. It thrives in open woodland, savanna, and urban gardens.

At approximately 15–17 centimeters in length, it is one of the larger hummingbird species, with its deeply forked blue-and-green tail accounting for much of its total length. Its body is iridescent green with a dark blue or violet head.

No—the IUCN classifies Eupetomena macroura as a species of Least Concern. It has adapted well to human-altered landscapes and is commonly seen in parks and gardens across its range, including in major Brazilian cities.

Like all hummingbirds, it feeds primarily on nectar from flowering plants, using its long bill to access tubular flowers. It also catches small insects on the wing to supplement its diet with protein.