Honduran Emerald Hummingbird

Honduran Emerald Hummingbird

Amazilia luciae

3.5" to 3.9" (9-10cm)

This is a vulnerable species of hummingbird in the "emeralds" tribe, Trochilini, of the subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to Honduras, and is found in three widely separated areas of northern Honduras, in the departments of Santa Bárbara, Cortés, Yoro, and Olancho. It is threatened by habitat loss, and deforestation.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has listed the rare Honduran emerald as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The population is estimated between 5,000-10,000 breeding pairs.

The Honduran Emerald is green above with a whitish belly. Its throat is a glittering blue, the medium length, slighly curved bill is dark on top and bright red below with dark tip. Male and female are similar, with the female being overall slightly duller than the male.