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Honduran Emerald

Amazilia luciae

Vulnerable
Envergadura
10,9 cm
Peso
4,5 g
Família
Trochilidae
Ordem
Caprimulgiformes

The Honduran Emerald (Amazilia luciae) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). 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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Sobre

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

Distribuição 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 conservação

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: CP.

Tamanho da postura

2

Som

Canto

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

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Família Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Amazilia
Espécies Amazilia luciae

Distribution

Honduran Emerald has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

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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