Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer
Common name: Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer
Scientific name: Chalybura urochrysia
Clades: Trochilini - Emeralds
The Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer is 10.5 to 12 cm (4.1 to 4.7 in) long. Males weigh about 7.1 g (0.25 oz) and females about 6.1 g (0.22 oz).
The Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer is a captivating medium-sized hummingbird that adorns the verdant landscapes with its enchanting presence. With its predominantly green plumage, this graceful avian species exudes an aura of elegance familiar to its fellow hummingbirds such as the Steely-vented. However, the discerning observer will take note of its striking red feet and the bronzy iridescence adorning its rump, setting it apart in the tapestry of nature.
In the ethereal realm of the forest and its fringes, the Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer flits gracefully from flower to flower, a solitary sentinel of beauty and grace. Its appearance is not limited to a mere display of colors; the females, with their whitish underparts and subtly pinkish feet, bear a subdued yet alluring charm that adds depth to the wondrous tapestry of the avian world.
Observing the Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer as it hovers delicately at floral havens, one is granted a glimpse into the delicate dance of nature. Its solitary foraging amidst the lush foliage serves as a reminder of the quiet marvels that adorn the natural world. With its presence, it bestows a sense of tranquility and an invitation to behold the splendor of the wild and its inhabitants.
As the vibrant tapestry of the natural world unfolds, the Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer stands as a testament to the delicate balance and incomparable beauty that graces the forests and their edges. Each sighting of this mesmerizing hummingbird gifts the beholder with a fleeting yet profound connection to the untamed wonders of the earth.
3 subspecies:
C. u. melanorrhoa
Distribution Caribbean slope of eastern Honduras, eastern Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.C. u. isaurae
Distribution Caribbean slope of Panama to extreme northwest Colombia. Locally on Pacific slope in western and central Panama, and extensively in eastern Panama.C. u. urochrysia
Distribution Extreme southeastern Panama (eastern Darién), north-central and western Colombia, and extreme northwestern Ecuador.
