Cuban Emerald
NameCuban Emerald
Common NameCuban Emerald
Scientific NameChlorostilbon ricordii
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)10.5
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)3
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely iridescent green, with a glittering emerald throat and breast. Their tail is dark and deeply forked. Females are duller green above, whitish below with green flanks, and have a shorter, less forked tail with white tips on the outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, rapid chips and soft trills, often given while foraging or hovering. They also produce a buzzing sound from their wings.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Cuba and its surrounding islets, including the Isle of Youth. It is found throughout the main island.
Identifying Featuresiridescent green plumage, long, straight black bill, small size, deeply forked tail (males), rapid wing beats
Description
A small, iridescent green hummingbird endemic to Cuba. Males are characterized by their glittering emerald plumage and a deeply forked, dark tail, while females are duller with a less forked tail. They are active and agile, often seen hovering to feed on nectar.
