Ocreatus peruanus
Ocreatus peruanus (Gould, 1849)
8-9 cm. Bill short (1.2 cm) and straight. The spectacular tail of the male has the two outer feathers very long, curved and ending in greenish blue rackets. Overall glittering metallic green, but the throat more iridescent. Small ochraceous leg puffs. Female quite different. Metallic green above…
