How do you identify a Long-tailed Woodnymph?

The long-tailed woodnymph is sexually dimorphic. Full identification notes are on this page.

How big is a Long-tailed Woodnymph?

The Long-tailed Woodnymph is a tiny sized bird weighing about 5 g.

Where can you see a Long-tailed Woodnymph?

The Long-tailed Woodnymph is endemic to Brazil, which is the only country where it occurs.

What birds look similar to a Long-tailed Woodnymph?

The Long-tailed Woodnymph is most easily confused with the Fork-tailed Woodnymph, the Violet-capped Woodnymph and the Crowned Woodnymph.

Is the Long-tailed Woodnymph endangered?

The Long-tailed Woodnymph is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Long-tailed Woodnymph

Thalurania watertonii

Hummingbirds · Apodiformes · Rare

The Long-tailed Woodnymph (Thalurania watertonii) is a rare hummingbird found only in Brazil, weighing about 5 g. The long-tailed woodnymph is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae.

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Long-tailed Woodnymph (Thalurania watertonii), photo 1 — Photo: Thomaz de Carvalho Callado · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Long-tailed Woodnymph (Thalurania watertonii), photo 2 — Photo: Thomaz de Carvalho Callado · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Long-tailed Woodnymph (Thalurania watertonii), photo 3 — Photo: Thomaz de Carvalho Callado · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Long-tailed Woodnymph (Thalurania watertonii), photo 4 — Photo: Thomaz de Carvalho Callado · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Long-tailed Woodnymph (Thalurania watertonii), photo 5 — Photo: Thomaz de Carvalho Callado · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

About the Long-tailed Woodnymph

The long-tailed woodnymph is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in humid forest in northeastern Brazil, where it is known from the states of Pernambuco, Alagoas, Sergipe and the northernmost Bahia. It is usually thought to be widespread, but seen at low density in its increasingly fragmented range. Its population is estimated to be around 1,000–2,500 individuals, currently in decline due to deforestation and habitat loss.

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How to identify it

The long-tailed woodnymph is sexually dimorphic. The males are heavier, with significantly larger wings and tails, whereas the females have longer bills. Males are approximately 11.8–13 centimetres (4.6–5.1 in) long, including a tail of 6 centimetres (2.4 in) cm; while females measure roughly 10–11 centimetres (3.9–4.3 in) in length, with a tail of 3.6 centimetres (1.4 in). Individuals have a weight of 3.7–5.2 g. Males have a conspicuous iridescent plumage in blue, green and purple.

Where it lives

Brazil

When to see it

Best months: January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a variable species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

How do you identify a Long-tailed Woodnymph?: The long-tailed woodnymph is sexually dimorphic. Full identification notes are on this page.
How big is a Long-tailed Woodnymph?: The Long-tailed Woodnymph is a tiny sized bird weighing about 5 g.
Where can you see a Long-tailed Woodnymph?: The Long-tailed Woodnymph is endemic to Brazil, which is the only country where it occurs.
What birds look similar to a Long-tailed Woodnymph?: The Long-tailed Woodnymph is most easily confused with the Fork-tailed Woodnymph, the Violet-capped Woodnymph and the Crowned Woodnymph.
Is the Long-tailed Woodnymph endangered?: The Long-tailed Woodnymph is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

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