Green-tailed Trainbearer

Green-tailed Trainbearer

Lesbia nuna

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The green-tailed trainbearer is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and possibly Venezuela.

Fun Fact

The taxonomy of the green-tailed trainbearer is not settled.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in Polylepis woodland and páramo.

Diet

Feeds on insects caught on the wing and gleaned from flowers.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance