Only half of the lower mandible of the male is red. Note smaller size, straighter bill, and all green vent vs. scaled vent on Shining-green Hummingbird. Showing red on lower mandible. Male from back. | ||||||||||||
Male in flight. | ||||||||||||
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Male and female have coppery (bronzy) color on back and especially tail, which is a noticeably different color from other emeralds. Found from sea level to 2500m (HBW) but most common at mid levels (800-1800). | ||||||||||||
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