Indigo-capped

Common name: Indigo-capped Hummingbird
Scientific name: Saucerottia cyanifrons
Clades: Trochilini - Emeralds

The Indigo-capped Hummingbird is a striking species found only in Colombia. It is known for its vibrant colors and unique features, which set it apart from other species.

The male Indigo-capped Hummingbird boasts a brilliant indigo cap on its head that contrasts beautifully with its emerald-green body. Its wings exhibit a subtle iridescence, adding to its overall captivating appearance.

Indigo-capped Hummingbirds usually search for food high up in the forest and can be seen at trees with flowers where they quarrel with other birds. They live in open woods, edges of rainy forests, clearings with bushes, dry spots, gardens, and areas humans have developed in the lower parts of mountainous regions. While they normally stay at altitudes of 1000-2000 meters, they may fly lower when they are mating.