White-tailed goldenthroat

This species of hummingbird is typically found in open wetlands, grassy savannas, and marshy areas. It relies heavily on these moist environments to feed on nectar from low-growing flowering plants.

The bird has a wide geographic range extending from Trinidad and Venezuela down to Argentina. It is commonly spotted across vast regions of South America.

It belongs to the Polytmus genus of hummingbirds. This genus is known for containing species with notably bright, golden throat plumage.

As its name implies, the bird features distinctive white outer tail feathers that are highly visible in flight. It also possesses the iridescent green and gold plumage typical of the Polytmus genus.