Coppery-headed Emerald Hummingbird

Common Name
Coppery-headed Emerald Hummingbird
Scientific Name
Microchera cupreiceps
Length
A small hummingbird, measuring 7.5 cm (3.0") in length
Range
Endemic to Costa Rica, in the highlands of northern and central areas of the country
Characteristics and Identification
Overall this small bird is greenish, with the crown, upper tail, and central tail feathers of the male being copper colored, with white outer tail feathers. It has a decurved bill and with black near the tip. Female is mostly similar. The IUCN has designated the Coppery-headed Emerald as being of Least Concern.
   

Coppery-headed Emerald Hummingbird
Coppery-headed Emerald Hummingbird