Machaeropterus deliciosus
(L 3.75")
Only found in west Columbia and
Ecuador...makes unique buzzing
note by snapping wingtips.
Buonaventura Reserve
Umbrella Bird Lodge
13Feb2013
Machaeropterus is Greek for knife
or razor winged; deliciosis is Latin
for delicate, delightful.
© Kristof
Zyskowski
Macaulay
Library