Green-breasted Mountain-gem
Lampornis sybillae
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-birdfyi="bird" data-slug="lampornis-sybillae"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://birdfyi.com/iframe/bird/lampornis-sybillae/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://birdfyi.com/bird/lampornis-sybillae/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://birdfyi.com/bird/lampornis-sybillae/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<birdfyi-bird slug="lampornis-sybillae"></birdfyi-bird>The Green-breasted Mountain-gem (Lampornis sybillae) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.8 cm and a weight of 6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
On this page
Acerca de
El colibrí de garganta verde de Honduras es un colibrí endémico de las montañas del norte de Honduras, con garganta verde iridiscente.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 12,8 cm | 5.0 in |
| Peso | 5,975 g | 0.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
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.
Estado de conservación
Sonido
Canto
Soft, high squeak followed by buzzy trill; brief introductory note launching into rough cascade of chips.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Lampornis |
| Especies | Lampornis sybillae |
Distribution
Green-breasted Mountain-gem has been recorded in 1 countries.
countries highlighted
External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
What does the Green-breasted Mountain-gem eat?
Where does the Green-breasted Mountain-gem live?
Is the Green-breasted Mountain-gem endangered?
What does the Green-breasted Mountain-gem sound like?
How big is the Green-breasted Mountain-gem?
What order and family does the Green-breasted Mountain-gem belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family