It is a species of hummingbird of medium
size (up to 15 cm) and blue, green, and
copper colors with a violet crest, the only
member of the genus Loddigesia.
THE SPATULA-TAILED HUMMINGBIRD,
MARVELOUS HUMMINGBIRD OR ADMIRABLE
HUMMINGBIRD
This bird is endemic to the Utcubamba
River basin, in the high jungle of northern
Peru.
Given that its habitat is being lost, it is on the
IUCN red list of endangered species, and also
on the CITES Appendix II list, stating that this
species is in danger of extinction due to tree
felling.
