Chestnut breasted Coronet
Boissonneaua matthewsii
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The Chestnut-breasted Coronet is a hummingbird from the Trochilidae family. It is a territorial bird found in the Andean cloud forest, ranging from southwestern Colombia to Peru. Both males and females have green upperparts and hoods, chestnut-colored breasts and bellies, and relatively short bills.
This bird habitually holds its wings up for a split second after perching, and it is often seen guarding a favorite flower patch or feeder, chasing away any other hummingbird that comes too close. You can observe this bird on the Manu Reserved Zone tour.
Photo: Alfredo Cornejo
