Purple-bibbed Whitetip

The Purple-bibbed Whitetip is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Purple-bibbed Whitetip, Urosticte benjamini, is a species of hummingbird. It is found in the humid Chocó in Colombia and Ecuador. References - * BirdLife International (2004). Urosticte benjamini. 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved on 17 December 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern. More

The Purple-bibbed Whitetip (Urosticte benjamini) is a hummingbird found in Peru, Ecuador, and Columbia. The individual shown here was in the Tandayapa Valley of Ecuador in July, 2003. These shots were taken with a Canon EOS 10D and EF 70-200mm F/2.8 L IS lens and 2X extender and flash. 305 Loganberry Ct. More

The Purple-bibbed Whitetip was always around, but never, it seemed, in my viewfinder. Until this shot. This is another example of observing behavior to discover a favorite perch, and then waiting patiently and ignoring all the other shots around me while focused on this spot, waiting for his brief return. More

Purple-bibbed Whitetip was definitely one of my favorite hummingbirds from Ecuador. I also saw mine at the Tandayapa Bird Lodge feeders where it would come in quite regularly. Good luck at Otamendi! January 5, 2009 12:53 PM Kimberly Kaufman said... More

For the purposes of our bird news services, Purple-bibbed Whitetip is classed as Ungraded: species that are unlikely to appear as wild birds in Britain or Ireland hide section Most recent photos of Purple-bibbed Whitetip (1) Mindo, Ecuador Mindo, Ecuador18/11/2009 Mindo, Ecuador 18/11/2009 View all pictures of Purple-bibbed Whitetip View all pictures of Purple-bibbed Whitetip show section External Links (0) We currently have no external links for this species. More

The Purple-bibbed Whitetip, Urosticte benjamini, is a species of hummingbird. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. References - Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern. Didn't find what you were looking for. Need more information for your travel research or homework? Ask your questions at the forum about Birds of Colombia or help others to find answers. More

A Purple-bibbed Whitetip (Urosticte benjamini) feeding at a flower while flying in the Tandayapa Valley of Ecuador..................................................................... Colibri.................................................................... Flowers.................................................................... Glenn Bartley.................................................................... Glenn Bartley.................................................................... Hover.................................................................... Nectar.................................................................... Pollinate.................................................................... Pollinating.................................................................... Purple-bibbed Whitetip (Urosticte benjamini).................................................................... Tandayapa Bird Lodge.................................................................... Tandayapa Valley.................................................................... Trochilidae.................................................................... animal.................................................................... animals.................................................................... animals in the wild.................................................................... More