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WHITE-TAILED GOLDENTHROAT Polytmus guainumbi
A distinctive hummingbird of open grassy areas near water, the White-tailed Goldenthroat is widespread but uncommon in Paraguay. The species is easily confused with certain other female hummingbirds but note his slightly downcurved bill and green tail with extensive white tips to the feathers!
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FIGURE 1 - (FPAVE2606PH) Adult male, Estancia Laguna Blanca, Departamento San Pedro (Jerry Cooper April 2009).
FIGURE 2 - (FPAVE2607PH) Adult male, Estancia Laguna Blanca, Departamento San Pedro (Paul Smith October 2008).
FIGURE 3 - (FPAVE2608PH) Adult female, Morombi, Departamento Canindeyú (Myriam Velázquez February 2008).
FIGURE 4 - (FPAVE2609PH) Same individual in flight (Myriam Velázquez February 2008).
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