#streamertail

photograph by Sam Woods

the red-billed streamertail is a species of hummingbird named for the males’ two distinct ‘streamer’ tail feathers. they are exclusively found in jamaica, where they are the national bird. as their name implies, they also have a bright red bill. females are duller in color than the stark black and emerald green males, and they lack the distinct tail plumage. like other hummingbirds, they feed primarily on various nectars, but also on small insects. they are prolific breeders and can raise up to three clutches within a breeding season; both parents work together to raise the young.

Species: Ruby Throated, Black Chinned, Andean Hillstar, Anna, Allen, Violet Sabrewing, Red Tailed Comet, Violet Tailed Sylph, Red Billed Streamertail, Crimson Topaz, Dot Eared Coquette

17. Streamertail (Black-billed)

This Black-billed Streamertail was photographed by our friend @owendeutsch. Isn't it stunning? The streamertail is known as the most beautiful bird in Jamaica -- and the "doctor bird." https://abcbirds.org/meet-the-streamertail/ #streamertail #streamertailsofinstagram #hummingbird #hummingbirdsofinstagram #birdsofinstagram #hummingbirdphotography #owendeutschphotography #americanbirdconservancy #birdsofjamaica #caribbeanbirds #jamaicannature #wildlifeofjamaica #nationalbirds #birdsofinstagram #birdconservation

photograph by Stanley Jones

photograph by Dave John Aljo Limpangog