Coppery-headed Emerald
NameCoppery-headed Emerald
Common NameCoppery-headed Emerald
Scientific NameElvira cupreiceps
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)7.8
Weight (g)3.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a brilliant coppery-red crown, iridescent emerald green upperparts and flanks, and white underparts. Females are duller, with a green crown, green upperparts, and whitish underparts with green spotting on the flanks. Both sexes have a straight black bill and white outer tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin chips and trills, often given while foraging or perched.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Talamanca Mountains of Costa Rica and western Panama.
Identifying Featuressmall size, straight black bill, iridescent green plumage, coppery-red crown (males), white outer tail feathers
Description
A small hummingbird endemic to the mountains of Costa Rica and Panama. Males are striking with a coppery-red crown and emerald green body, while females are duller green with white underparts. They primarily feed on nectar from various flowers.
