Violet-tailed Sylph in Ecuador

Violet-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus coelestis) in Ecuador.
Although formerly considered a race of Long-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus kingi), the morphology, behavior, range, and altitudinal distribution of Violet-tailed Sylph classify it as its own species. It is common in cloud forests, especially in mossy areas and around 1000 meters in elevation. source: Cornell neotropical birds.

[@robertsullivan887]

Years ago, my wife and I were in Quito adopting a son. While meeting with the orphanage director, this amazing hummingbird with a long blue tail flew into his office from outside.and all around the room. Could this be the species I observed. It was right in the heart of Quito.

[@Birdfun]

Funny, I have been in Quito with friends helping them to adopt a girl. Quito is a little bit to high for this species. So you have probably seen one of the Trainbearer hummingbirds. Black-tailed or Green-tailed Traibearer; both species have an incredible long tail and are found in and around Quito.

[@robertsullivan887]

@@Birdfun Wow. What a coincidence. I remember a blue tail but it was 20 years ago. The orphanage was just off the Pan American Highway and across the side street from a parade ground/stadium that was used in movie, Proof of Life.

[@bluesal]

Wow Amazing beautiful color

[@MeltersProductions]

Wat een bijzondere zeg, die staart is zeer uitzonderlijk.Bedankt Udo.

[@MichelleMCTran]

Pretty colors

[@georgekonstantinouwildcyprus]

Amazing birds L16

[@quote_nature]

Wow. What a special hummingbird beauty and a great insect catcher too. Nice how it returned to the same branch for you.

[@Birdfun]

It looks like they were catching insects, but actually the hummingbirds were visiting a nearby feeder 🙂

[@quote_nature]

Thank you for the info : )

[@knutfugl]

Truly a lovely bird. Stunning. Beautiful capture.
Wish you a wonderful weekend.
Best regards, Knut.

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Beautiful looking Hummingbird Friend! Thanks for sharing the video with us💖👌👍😎JP

[@OspreyMomma]

👍🤚GORGEOUS you are so lucky to have. Thanks for sharing take care 😊💕

[@YTLIONS]

🐦👍

[@bfpengcwp]

Wonderful footage,beautiful, thanks for your sharing, Best Regards.

[@JacqJansen]

Echt een mooie lange staart heeft deze vogel.
Hij glimt ook zo mooi!

[@jarmilakacirkova]

Very interesting, thank you. Jarmila

👍👍👍😀

[@wildaboutbirds71]

gorgeous bird and great footage :)

[@intothenature]

never seen this bird before..it looks like the purple sunbird here..but its tail is not like this.. its short..thanks for sharing this video :)hoping more :)

[@berthendrikx]

Wat zijn ze mooi.!