Category:Snowcap

Snow"cap`, n. (zoöl.)

Defn: a very small humming bird (microchæra albocoronata) native of New grenada.

Note: the feathers of the top of the head are white and snining, the Body blue black with a purple and bronzy luster. The name is applied Also to microchæra parvirostris of central america, which is similar In color.