Black Jacobin

Common name: Black Jacobin
Scientific name: Florisuga fusca
Clades: Florisuginae - Topazes

The Black Jacobin has a body length of about 10 to 11 centimeters (3.9 to 4.3 inches) and a wingspan of approximately 15 to 18 centimeters (5.9 to 7.1 inches). The male and female have similar body size, but the male's long tail can make it appear larger overall. They weigh between 6 to 7 grams (0.21 to 0.25 ounces).

Large and aggressive hummingbird. Mostly black with white flanks. The boldly patterned tail is white with a black center and a thin black terminal band. Both sexes are similar, but juveniles have cinnamon sides to the throat.

They can be found primarily in South America, particularly in the Andean region. Its range extends from Venezuela and Colombia in the north, through Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, and into Brazil and Paraguay in the south. It is typically found in forested areas, including tropical and subtropical moist forests, montane forests, and cloud forests. In some regions, such as the Atlantic Forest in Brazil, it may also occur in more open habitats, such as savannas and woodlands.