Mangrove Hummingbird
NameMangrove Hummingbird
Common NameMangrove Hummingbird
Scientific NameAmazilia boucardi
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)10
Weight (g)4.5
Plumage DetailsIridescent green on the crown and upperparts, contrasting with a pure white throat and belly. The flanks are green, and the tail is dark. It has a straight, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include high-pitched 'chip' notes and soft, rapid trills, typical of many hummingbird species.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatswetland, coastal
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, specifically found in the narrow strip of mangrove forests.
Identifying Featuresiridescent green upperparts, white underparts, straight dark bill, restricted to mangrove habitat
Description
The Mangrove Hummingbird is a small, iridescent green hummingbird with a white belly, endemic to the mangrove forests of Costa Rica. It is highly specialized to its unique coastal wetland habitat, feeding primarily on nectar from mangrove flowers.
