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Marvellous Spatuletail Dustin Chen Dustin Chen's Image A male marvellous spatuletail hummingbird shows off its long tail while it feeds on flowers. Dustin spent two weeks watching birds at Huembo Lodge in Pomacochas, Peru. This male marvellous spatuletail hummingbird was his main focus. In Dustin’s photo, the bird shows off its long tail while feeding on flowers. The spatuletail uses its impressive tail to attract females. Dustin considers it to be one of the world’s most fascinating birds. Population growth and deforestation from logging and farming have eroded its habitat. Now, it’s restricted to a small area in the Andes of northern Peru.