Many-spotted Hummingbird

The Many-spotted Hummingbird is a localized resident of eastern Ecuador, inhabiting humid foothill and montane forests from about 600 to 1,800 m. It is generally uncommon but can be encountered at forest edges and clearings, where it forages for nectar from a variety of flowers and supplements its diet with small insects. The species is currently assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN, though deforestation in the Andean foothills may cause local declines. Its distinctive speckled underparts and active foraging behavior make it a subtle yet characteristic member of Ecuador’s hummingbird communities.