Grey-tailed Mountain-gem
Lampornis cinereicauda
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About
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to the Talamanca highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 1,400-2,500 m. Males have green plumage with a grey tail. Nectarivore of cloud forest. Closely related to Purple-throated Mountain-gem.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.4 cm | 4.9 in |
| Weight | 5.425 g | 0.19 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Rufous-breasted Sabrewing: males glittering blue-violet gorget; metallic green; rufous breast patch; females green above; spotted
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in highland forest of Costa Rica, primarily the Pacific slope Talamanca range. 1,200–2,400 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Costa Rican and Panamanian cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans small arthropods.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 22-23 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Sharp, crackling chatter with percussive quality; rapid dry notes delivered forcefully near active territory boundary.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Lampornis |
| Species | Lampornis cinereicauda |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family