I am a Purple-throated Woodstar
Though my throat can look black in flight
You will just have to trust me it’s glittery purple
When you catch me in just the right light!
(The female is shown in the second photo)
Location: Sachatamia Lodge, Ecuador
Sources: https://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/putwoo1/cur/introduction
Photo and text © 2026 Dee Fairbanks Simpson
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