Green-throated Mountain-gem
NameGreen-throated Mountain-gem
Common NameGreen-throated Mountain-gem
Scientific NameLampornis viridipallens
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11.5
Length (cm)11.5
Weight (g)5
Plumage DetailsMales have an iridescent green throat, green upperparts, a white post-ocular stripe, and white underparts with green flanks. Females and immatures have a whitish throat often speckled with green, otherwise similar to males. The tail is dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include high-pitched chips and trills, often described as a sharp 'tsip' or 'tseet' and a rapid, chattering series of notes.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the highlands of southern Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and northern Nicaragua.
Identifying Featureswhite post-ocular stripe, green upperparts, white underparts with green flanks, straight black bill, iridescent green throat (males)
Description
A medium-sized hummingbird characterized by its iridescent green upperparts, a prominent white stripe behind the eye, and a relatively straight black bill. It is often found foraging for nectar in humid montane forests and forest edges.
