Habitat: This hummingbird can be found in forests, second-growth woodland and borders of humid forests Distribution: The species has been reported from Southeastern Mexico to western Ecuador. Natural History Notes: This hummingbird species has a wing beat that is slower than other species. It is also an animal quite curious, so you might have the chance to see one flying right in front of you. Conservation status according to IUCN 2008 Red list: Least Concern (LC). It is a resident species. Characteristics: The total length varies between sexes. The male has a total length of 11.43 cm; whereas the female is a little bigger, with a total length of 12.07 cm (measured from tip of bill to end of tail). Their bill is quite small (1.69 cm) and straight. The male has a brilliant green coloration above but we can distinguish a purple crown on the top of the head and a black mask around the eye. The part below is white. The tail is graduated and white as well, with the exception of the central feathers that have a blue-black coloration. The female looks similar except for the crown that is green colored. The female also has a longer tail.