Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
NameEmerald-chinned Hummingbird
Common NameEmerald-chinned Hummingbird
Scientific NameAbeillia abeillei
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)7.5
Weight (g)2.5
Plumage DetailsMales are primarily iridescent green, with a brilliant emerald-green gorget (chin and throat) that can appear dark in certain light. They have a prominent white post-ocular spot and a short, straight black bill. Underparts are grayish-green, and wings and tail are dark. Females are similar but duller, with less extensive green on the throat.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, sharp 'tsip' or 'tseet' notes, often given in a rapid series or as a trill.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the highlands of Central America, from southern Mexico south through Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Identifying Featuressmall size, iridescent emerald-green plumage, emerald-green gorget, white post-ocular spot, short straight black bill
Description
A tiny, iridescent green hummingbird found in the montane forests of Central America. It is characterized by its brilliant emerald-green throat and a distinctive white spot behind the eye. This species often perches quietly, darting out to feed on nectar and small insects.
