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Microchera albocoronata
Photo of subspecies parvirostris by jonlowes
Photo taken: Rancho Naturalista, Costa Rica .

Identification

2½ inches. Female green above, grayish white below, with most of tail white with dark subterminal band rather broad.

Distribution

Local in distribution from Honduras to western Panama.

Taxonomy

Two subspecies are recognized, albocoronata and parvirostris.

Habitat

Foothills and mountains, mostly along borders and openings in humid forest.

Behaviour

This tiny jewel is hard to photograph because it stays in the shade and darts in to the feeders for quick drinks, without lingering. Fourages from low to mid levels.

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