Canivet's Emerald
Cynanthus canivetii
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About
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found from Mexico through Central America to Costa Rica. Brilliant emerald-green plumage with a short, straight bill. Nectarivore of forest edges, gardens, and second growth. One of the most common small hummingbirds in Central America.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.4000000000000004 g | 0.08 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Andean Emerald: males with glittering green gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted white below
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found from southern Mexico through Central America to Costa Rica. Resident in forest edges and gardens at various elevations.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from diverse forest flowers, hovering briefly at each bloom. Takes small insects and spiders for essential protein.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Sharp, emphatic chip repeated persistently; clean staccato note with forceful attack during territorial announcement.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Cynanthus |
| Species | Cynanthus canivetii |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family