Sparkling-Tailed Hummingbird

The Sparkling-Tailed Hummer is a small bird found in the tropical rainforests of South America. Its plumage is predominantly iridescent green, with a sparkling blue tail that shimmers in the sunlight. A commonly known fact about the Sparkling-Tailed Hummer is that it is one of the smallest bird species in the world, measuring only a few inches in length. A fun fact about this bird is that it can beat its wings incredibly fast, up to 80 times per second, allowing it to hover in place while feeding on nectar from flowers.