White-necked Jacobin (female)

Description:

The White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora) is a large and attractive hummingbird that ranges from Mexico south to Peru, Bolivia and south Brazil. It is also found on Tobago and in Trinidad, but breeding has not been proved on the latter island. Other common names are Great Jacobin and Collared Hummingbird.

Habitat:

The White-necked Jacobin is a widespread inhabitant of forest, usually being seen at a high perch or just above the canopy. It is less common at lower levels, except near hummingbird feeders.

Notes:

This hummingbird was spotted in Mindo, Ecuador, at an orchid and hummingbird facility