white-necked jacobin
florisuga mellivora latin

The White-necked Jacobin is a widespread inhabitant of forest, usually being seen at a high perch or just above the canopy.

White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora)

The approximately 12 cm long male White-necked Jacobin is unmistakable with its white belly and tail, a white band on the nape and a dark blue hood.

The White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora) is a large and attractive hummingbird that ranges from Mexico south to Peru, Bolivia and south Brazil.

During his first cruise, Nelson led an expeditionary party to the Caicos Islands, where he made detailed notes of the wildlife and in particular a bird-now believed to be the White-necked Jacobin.

White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora)

The White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora) is a large and attractive hummingbird that ranges from Mexico south to Peru, Bolivia and south Brazil.