Hispaniolan Emerald
Riccordia swainsonii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="riccordia-swainsonii"></birdfyi-bird>The Hispaniolan Emerald (Riccordia swainsonii) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 3.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti). Bright green plumage with a dark auricular patch and pale breast. Nectarivore of forests, gardens, and coffee plantations. The most widespread hummingbird on Hispaniola.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.75 g | 0.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti). Resident across the island in forests, gardens, and plantations.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from Hispaniolan forest flowers and garden plants. Supplements diet with small insects and spiders caught at blooms.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Sharp, emphatic two-syllable whistle; first note high and accented, second falling softly, repeated clearly.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Riccordia |
| Species | Riccordia swainsonii |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family