Common Name: Purple-crowned Fairy; Colibrí Hada Occidental.
Scientific Name: Heliothryx barroti
Size: 4 1/2” (11.5 cm).
World Distribution: SE Mexico to Ecuador.
Habitat: Semi-open or forested areas from lowlands to mid-mountains.
LPWG Sightings: Scarce to uncommon; never at the feeders.
Special Features: Pierces large flowers at the base: “flower piercers”.
Field Marks: White underside and white lateral retrices with