Purple-bibbed Whitetip

Common name: Purple-bibbed Whitetip
Scientific name: Urosticte benjamini
Clades: Heliantheini - Brilliants

The Purple-bibbed Whitetip is a species of hummingbird endemic to the Talamancan montane forests of Costa Rica and western Panama. It is known for its striking plumage, with the male sporting a vibrant purple throat patch, or "bib," contrasting with its mainly green body. The female, on the other hand, has a more subtle coloration with a whitish throat and greenish body.

These hummingbirds primarily feed on nectar from a variety of flowers, using their long, slender bills to extract the sweet liquid. They are an important pollinator in their ecosystem, aiding in the reproduction of flowering plants. In addition to nectar, they also consume small insects and spiders for protein.

The Purple-bibbed Whitip is known for its agile flight, able to hover in place and quickly change direction with precision. Their distinctive buzzing sound is often the first sign of their presence in the area.