Green-throated Mountain-gem
Lampornis viridipallens
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lampornis-viridipallens"></birdfyi-bird>The Green-throated Mountain-gem (Lampornis viridipallens) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.7 cm and a weight of 5.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) endemic to the highlands of Guatemala and southern Mexico at 1,200-3,000 m. Males have a green throat patch. Nectarivore of cloud forest and pine-oak forest edges. A Central American highland endemic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.7 cm | 5.0 in |
| Weight | 5.540000000000001 g | 0.20 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in highland forest from southern Mexico through Guatemala and Honduras. 1,000–2,800 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Mexican highland forest; visits Salvia and other forest-edge flowers. Catches small insects in brief sallies.
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Rapid, mechanical twittering; quick staccato notes tumbling freely in animated sequence above flowering canopy.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Lampornis |
| Species | Lampornis viridipallens |
Distribution
Green-throated Mountain-gem has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family