Native Habitat These birds can be found in tropical, humid areas, and are often seen near forest edges, clearings and roadsides. Their range extends from southeastern Mexico and parts of the Caribbean to northern Argentina and Peru.

The tail is long and slender and looks like a narrow fan when the bird is in flight. Males have iridescent slate blue and peach feathers on the head and neck. The juveniles look like adults but have a whiter face and back feathers that are tipped with white.