Wine-throated Hummingbird
NameWine-throated Hummingbird
Common NameWine-throated Hummingbird
Scientific NameAtthis ellioti
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)7
Weight (g)2.5
Plumage DetailsMales have an iridescent green crown and back, with a brilliant magenta-purple gorget that flares into a collar on the sides of the neck. Their underparts are whitish to buffy with rufous flanks. Females are duller, lacking the gorget, with green upperparts and whitish underparts often with dusky throat spotting.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of soft, high-pitched chips or squeaks, often described as a 'tsip' or 'chip' sound.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the highlands of southern Mexico (Chiapas) and Central America, extending south through Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Short bill, Male's iridescent magenta-purple gorget and collar, Green back, Baffy flanks
Description
This tiny hummingbird is characterized by its short bill and vibrant plumage. Males display a striking iridescent magenta-purple gorget that extends into a collar, contrasting with a green back and buffy flanks. They are agile fliers, primarily feeding on nectar while also catching small insects.
