Green Thorntail

[:en]Bird Green Thorntail[:es]Ave Colicerda Verde[:]

Green Thorntail

The Green Thorntail (Dicosura conversii) ranges from Costa Rica to west Ecuador. Its natural place is in treetops of forest canopy and edges, and shrubs along edges and hedgerows. Matures are 10 cm (4 inches) in height and 3 g in weight.

This small bird is above dark green, and below glittering green with center of breast bright blue. Upper-tail coverts black, and tipped with green. Bill and feet black. It hawks tiny flies and wasps, and pollinates flowers of trees and epiphytes.

Common Name: Green Thorntail
Scientific Name: Discosura conversii
Bird Family:

Thinking of birding in Costa Rica?



Quetzal Route

FROM: $1180

Delight yourself watching quetzals and hummingbirds just a few meters away. Great chances to take pictures and learn from an experienced local guide.
Book
Nunbird Route
Popular

FROM: $1454

Live this gorgeous expedition visiting both slopes of Costa Rica and witnessing the immense diversity that these offer you.
Book
Macaw Route

FROM: $1588

Harboring around 850 species of birds and offering plenty of facilities for birdwatchers to have a pleasurable trip, Costa Rica posts among the best destinations in the world for this activity.
Book