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Honduran Emerald

Amazilia luciae

Vulnerable
Envergadura
10,9 cm
Peso
4,5 g
Familia
Trochilidae
Orden
Caprimulgiformes

The Honduran Emerald (Amazilia luciae) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.9 cm and a weight of 4.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the interior highlands of Honduras. Turquoise-green plumage. Nectarivore of dry thorn forest and scrub. Classified as Endangered due to extremely small range and ongoing habitat loss. Honduras's only endemic hummingbird.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 10,9 cm 4.3 in
Peso 4,5 g 0.16 oz

Habitat & Range

Distribución geográfica

Endemic to the interior highlands of Honduras. Classified as Endangered. Honduras's only endemic hummingbird.

Diet & Feeding

Honduran endemic nectarivore of dry-forest flowers; supplements diet with insects and spiders.

Estado de conservación

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CP.

Tamaño de la puesta

2

Sonido

Canto

Melodic, descending four-note phrase; clear flute-like tones stepping downward smoothly in relaxed morning progression.

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos)
Familia Trochilidae (Colibríes)
Genus Amazilia
Especies Amazilia luciae

Distribution

Honduran Emerald has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

What does the Honduran Emerald eat?
Honduran endemic nectarivore of dry-forest flowers; supplements diet with insects and spiders.
Where does the Honduran Emerald live?
Endemic to the interior highlands of Honduras. Classified as Endangered. Honduras's only endemic hummingbird.
Is the Honduran Emerald endangered?
The Honduran Emerald has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Honduran Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Honduran Emerald sound like?
Melodic, descending four-note phrase; clear flute-like tones stepping downward smoothly in relaxed morning progression.
How big is the Honduran Emerald?
The Honduran Emerald has a wingspan of 10.9 cm, weight of 4.5 g.
What order and family does the Honduran Emerald belong to?
The Honduran Emerald (Amazilia luciae) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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