Fiery-throated Hummingbird
NameFiery-throated Hummingbird
Common NameFiery-throated Hummingbird
Scientific NamePanterpe insignis
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)5.7
Plumage DetailsMales display a brilliant iridescent blue crown, a black face, and a spectacular fiery orange-red throat that transitions to yellow and then iridescent blue on the breast. The rest of the body is primarily iridescent green, with a dark tail.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, sharp 'chip' notes and a rapid series of squeaky, twittering calls.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Talamanca mountain range, found in high-altitude cloud forests of Costa Rica and western Panama.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent fiery orange-red throat, Iridescent blue crown, Black facial mask, Iridescent green body plumage
Description
This medium-sized hummingbird is renowned for its dazzling iridescent plumage, particularly its fiery throat. It is typically observed hovering gracefully at flowers to feed on nectar or darting to catch small insects in flight.
