Common Name |
Fiery-throated Hummingbird |
Scientific Name |
Panterpe insignis |
Size |
A small bird, measuring only 10.5-11.0 cm (4.1"-4.3") in length. |
Range |
Found in parts of Costa Rica and Western Panama |
Characteristics and Identification |
Features bright, sparkling iridescent feathers which change color depending on the light. It has a metallic green body capped with a blue crown, and a straight, black bill. The fiery throat varies through shades of orange, red, yellow, and blue depending on the light. |
Fiery-throated Hummingbird |
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