TAXONOMIC TREE: Caprimulgiformes, Trochilidae, Threnetes ruckeri
@ Carara National Park, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
The Band-tailed Barbthroat (Threnetes ruckeri) is a medium-sized hummingbird found in Central America. Its range extends from southeastern Guatemala and Belize to western Ecuador and western Venezuela. The species inhabits the understory and edges of primary forest, old second growth, semi-open shrublands, thickets, and plantations, with an elevation range from sea level to 1,200 meters (3,900 feet). Currently, it is evaluated as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, with a stable population and relatively wide distribution.
Band-tailed Barbthroat Distribution Map (from eBird)
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@ Carara National Park, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
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