10 Longest Hummingbirds in the World

Sword-billed Hummingbird

Recognisable by its remarkably long bill, this South American hummingbird dines on deep flowers out of reach for other birds.

Booted Racket-tail

Found in the Andes, it has long tail feathers with racket-shaped tips, incorporating style and poise while flying.

Long-tailed Sylph

This colourful hummingbird of Ecuador and Colombia boasts a dramatic tail twice the body length. 

Violet-tailed Sylph

Its iridescent violet tail flutters elegantly through highland woodlands of South America.

Marvelous Spatuletail

Rare and threatened, this hummingbird boasts long spatula-shaped tail feathers, prized for courtship displays.

Booted Racket-tail Male

Males display extended tail feathers for mate attraction while hovering with amazing precision.

Long-tailed Hermit

A Central American hummingbird with a long, thin tail, ideal for foraging in forest shade.

Black-throated Mango

With its long, streamlined tail and bright colouring, this tropical hummer is a showstopper in gardens.

Green-tailed Trainbearer

Its green tail streamers flow behind like a train, soaring effortlessly through Andean cloud forests.

Wire-crested Thorntail

This hummingbird is native to the Andes and features a long, slender tail along with distinctive wiry crest feathers, making it one of the longest-tailed hummingbirds.