Cuban Emerald
Riccordia ricordii
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About
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in Cuba and the Bahamas, with vagrants to Florida. Brilliant iridescent green plumage and white breast. Deeply forked tail. Nectarivore of forest, gardens, and mangroves. Cuba's most common hummingbird.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.75 g | 0.13 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Escudo Hummingbird: males with glittering blue-green gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in Cuba, the Bahamas, and occasionally southern Florida. Resident in forests, gardens, and mangroves.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Cuban forest and gardens, visiting diverse native blooms. Takes small insects and spiders to balance protein intake.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 19-22 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Buzzy, insect-like trill sustained steadily; continuous rapid vibration with little melodic variation over time.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Riccordia |
| Species | Riccordia ricordii |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family