Blue-tailed Hummingbird

Common name: Blue-tailed Hummingbird
Scientific name: Saucerottia cyanura
Clades: Trochilini - Emeralds

The Blue-tailed Hummingbird is a dazzling avian species found in the tropical regions of Central America, particularly in Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. This small yet vibrant bird measures about 10-12 cm (4-4.7 inches) in length and weighs around 4-5 grams (0.14-0.18 ounces). Its most distinctive feature is its brilliant blue tail, which contrasts beautifully with its emerald-green body and white underparts. This striking coloration and its agile and rapid flight make the Blue-tailed Hummingbird a true spectacle in its natural habitat.

3 subspecies:

1. S. C. guatemalae
   Distribution SE Mexico (SE Chiapas) to S Guatemala.

2. S. C. cyanura
   Distribution S Honduras, E El Salvador and NW Nicaragua.

3. S. C. impatiens
   Distribution NW and C Costa Rica.