Green-breasted Mountain-gem
Lampornis sybillae
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About
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to the highlands of Honduras and Nicaragua at 1,500-2,400 m. Males have a green breast. Nectarivore of cloud forest. A rare Central American endemic restricted to the nuclear highlands. Classified as Vulnerable.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.8 cm | 5.0 in |
| Weight | 5.975 g | 0.21 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Selasphorus Hummingbird: males with iridescent purple gorget; metallic bronze-green above; white underparts; females green above; spots
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in cloud forest of Nicaragua and Honduras in highland forest. 1,000–2,400 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Nicaraguan montane forest; visits Ericaceae and Heliconia blooms. Supplements with small arthropods.
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Soft, high squeak followed by buzzy trill; brief introductory note launching into rough cascade of chips.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Lampornis |
| Species | Lampornis sybillae |
Distribution
Green-breasted Mountain-gem has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family