Species BirdsScaly-breasted Hummingbird

Scaly-breasted Hummingbird

Phaeochroa cuvierii

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Illustration of Scaly-breasted Hummingbird (Phaeochroa cuvierii)

The Scaly-breasted Hummingbird is a small bird with iridescent green plumage and distinctive scaly markings on its breast. It is known for its rapid wing beats and agile flight.

Habitat
Forest edges and gardens
Diet
Nectar from flowers and small insects
How common
Uncommon

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