Green-fronted Hummingbird Ramosomyia viridifrons Scientific name definitions

Found only in southwestern Mexico, the Green-fronted Hummingbird inhabits arid scrub, pine oak forests, oak scrub, thorn forests, riparian woodlands, and partially open areas. Following the breeding season, some birds move to lower elevations. Year-round, Green-fronted Hummingbird collects nectar from flowers at middle to upper levels and hawks for insects. Both males and females are all white below. Males have coppery tails that range from bronzy to more purplish, while females tend to show less copper and more greenish gold in the tail.