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This species is endemic to Choco and is found from the headwaters of the San Juan river in Colombia to the southwest of Ecuador. In Colombia it is located on the western slope of the Western Cordillera from 300 to 2100 m above sea level from the San Juan River to the south. It is a common inhabitant in the rainforest of the peaceful slope where it is commonly found on the edges. Males forage mainly in the subdosel and ground vegetation, while females are mainly concentrated in the understory. It feeds on the nectar of flowers, especially those of short corolla and tubular.