Garnet-throated Hummingbird
Lamprolaima rhami
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A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in cloud forests from southern Mexico to Honduras at 1,200-3,000 m. Males have a striking garnet-red throat and amethyst breast. Green plumage with rufous wings. Nectarivore of cloud forest. One of the most beautiful Mesoamerican hummingbirds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 15,6 cm | 6.1 in |
| Poids | 7,55 g | 0.27 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Napo Sabrewing: males with brilliant magenta gorget; metallic green above; white belly; females green above; pale spotted buff below
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found in highland forest from southern Mexico through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,200–2,800 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia at high elevations. Catches arthropods.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Deep, hollow churr with resonant bass; low-frequency buzzing sound vibrating through dense Andean cloud forest.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Lamprolaima |
| Espèces | Lamprolaima rhami |
Distribution
Garnet-throated Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family