Blue-tailed Emerald

Blue-tailed Emerald perched on a branch at Camp Kabouyak, Kuru Kururu.

Male Blue-tailed Emeralds are mostly brilliant green with a dark blue metallic tail that appears black.  They feed on insects and nectar taken from flowers.

Blue-tailed Emerald perched on a branch at Camp Kabouyak, Kuru Kururu.
Blue-tailed Emerald perched on a branch at Camp Kabouyak, Kuru Kururu.