Until 2005, this bird was considered so odd that it was placed alone in a family of its own (Coerebidae), but genetic studies then showed that it was part of the tanager family (Thraupidae). It is widely distributed in tropical America and is often seen at hummingbird feeders because, just like hummingbirds, it mainly feeds on nectar. Note the short, curved beak that is adapted to pluck larger flowers. An unexpected feature is the small red spot right next to the beak that occurs in some subspecies...