One can find the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird in a wide variety of habitats throughout Costa Rica, from lowland rainforests and gardens to coffee plantations, forest edges, and suburban backyards. Bold and territorial, it frequently chases other hummingbirds away from flowers and feeders, buzzing loudly as it defends its feeding spots.
Its diet consists mainly of nectar from flowering plants, with heliconias, vervain, and ornamental garden flowers among its favorites. It also supplements its diet with small insects, especially during nesting season.
The Rufous-tailed Hummingbird is active throughout the year in Costa Rica, and its adaptability and abundance make it one of the country’s most iconic and easily observed hummingbird species—perfect for birdwatchers seeking a close-up look at the dazzling world of tropical hummingbirds.
One can find the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird in a wide variety of habitats throughout Costa Rica, from lowland rainforests and gardens to coffee plantations, forest edges, and suburban backyards. Bold and territorial, it frequently chases other hummingbirds away from flowers and feeders, buzzing loudly as it defends its feeding spots.
Its diet consists mainly of nectar from flowering plants, with heliconias, vervain, and ornamental garden flowers among its favorites. It also supplements its diet with small insects, especially during nesting season.
The Rufous-tailed Hummingbird is active throughout the year in Costa Rica, and its adaptability and abundance make it one of the country’s most iconic and easily observed hummingbird species—perfect for birdwatchers seeking a close-up look at the dazzling world of tropical hummingbirds.