Fork-tailed woodnymph facts for kids
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The fork-tailed woodnymph (Thalurania furcata) is a beautiful type of hummingbird. It gets its name from its special tail, which looks like a fork. This tiny bird is known for its bright colors and how fast it flies.
Where the Fork-tailed Woodnymph Lives
The fork-tailed woodnymph lives in many countries across South America. You can find it in places like Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil. It also lives in Colombia, Ecuador, and French Guiana. Other homes include Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, and Suriname. You might even spot it in Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela.
Its Natural Home
This hummingbird prefers to live in warm, wet places. Its favorite homes are forests that get a lot of rain. These include lowland forests, which are close to sea level. It also lives in montane forests, which are found on the sides of mountains. Sometimes, it can even live in forests that have been changed by people.
What it Looks Like
The male and female fork-tailed woodnymphs look a bit different. The male is often more colorful and striking. He has a bright, shiny green body and a deep blue, forked tail. The female is usually less colorful. She might have a duller green body and a shorter, less forked tail. Both are very small, like most hummingbirds.
