Meet The Rufous-Crested Coquette – A Unique Chubby Little Hummingbird (12 Pics)

The world of birds are amazing It has many birds that are too perfect to be true. Some people even think that these flying creatures jump out from fairy books. Not only is their plumage incredibly beautiful but these birds also have one-of-their-kind features. Just look at photos of the rufous-crested croquette below to verify our words.

Rare in lowlands of both slopes (a bit more numerous on the Caribbean slope), Rufous-crested Coquettes are more commonly seen in the Panamanian highlands around 900 m (3000 ft). They can be found feeding on flowers located at forest edges, clearings and roadsides, tending to avoid the forest interior. On Canopy Family tours, we most frequently see this species at two regular foothill sites: the Canopy Adventure near the Lodge and Cerro Azul near the Tower. Outside of Panama, this species has a scattered distribution from Colombia south to Bolivia.