Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
Abeillia abeillei
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A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid foothill and montane forests from Mexico to Honduras at 600-2,200 m. Green plumage with a small emerald-green chin patch. Short bill. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth and edges.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.4 cm | 3.7 in |
| Weight | 3.0666666666666664 g | 0.11 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Western Grey Plantain-eater: gray overall with faint barring; white facial stripe; long tail; short crest; yellowish bill
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in humid foothill and montane forests from Mexico to Honduras at 600-2,200 m. Resident in forest undergrowth.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Central American forest understory, visiting small tubular flowers. Catches gnats and spiders to balance the diet.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Rapid, light chips in cheerful sequence; bright staccato notes with buoyant delivery during active foraging.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Abeillia |
| Species | Abeillia abeillei |
Distribution
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family