Puerto Rican Emerald
Riccordia maugaeus
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A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to Puerto Rico. Bright emerald-green plumage. Nectarivore of forests, gardens, and plantations across the island. Puerto Rico's only endemic hummingbird. Found from coastal lowlands to mountain cloud forests.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Berat | 4,25 g | 0.15 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Blue-tailed Hummingbird (b): males with glittering blue-green gorget; metallic green above; blue-glossed tail; females green; spotted
Habitat & Range
Rentang Geografis
Endemic to Puerto Rico. Resident across the island from coastal lowlands to mountain cloud forests.
Diet & Feeding
Puerto Rican endemic nectarivore, visiting forest and garden flowers. Supplements nectar with insects and spiders foraged from vegetation.
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.
Ukuran Sarang
2
Suara
Kicauan
Thin, reedy trill with nasal overtone; soft chattering notes delivered continuously during rapid low flight.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famili | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Riccordia |
| Spesies | Riccordia maugaeus |
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