Staying within the exterior of forests, it searches for scattered flowers and various arthropods for food.

[3] Due to its longer beak and wings, and slight coloring differences, it has been placed in its own species separate from the blue-chested hummingbird.

[3] Leks of up to 12 male birds will sing together in hopes of attracting a mate.

A molecular phylogenetic study published in 2014 found that Amazilia was polyphyletic.

[4] In the revised classification to create monophyletic genera, the charming hummingbird was moved to the resurrected genus Polyerata.