Talamanca Hummingbird
NameTalamanca Hummingbird
Common NameTalamanca Hummingbird
Scientific NameEugenes spectabilis
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsMales feature an iridescent violet-blue forehead, a dark purplish-black crown, and a brilliant turquoise-green gorget (throat). Their back and belly are iridescent green, with a dark chest. Females have green upperparts, grayish underparts, and a distinct white post-ocular stripe.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, sharp chips and squeaks, often described as 'chip-chip-chip' or 'tseet' notes.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the Talamanca Mountains, inhabiting cloud forests in Costa Rica and western Panama.
Identifying Featureslarge size for a hummingbird, long straight black bill, iridescent violet-blue forehead (male), brilliant turquoise-green gorget (male), dark purplish-black crown (male)
Description
The Talamanca Hummingbird is a large and striking hummingbird species, with males displaying brilliant iridescent turquoise-green on the throat and a violet-blue forehead. It is typically found hovering to feed on nectar from flowers in high-altitude cloud forests, occasionally supplementing its diet with small insects.
