Common Name |
Purple-throated Mountain-gem Hummingbird |
Scientific Name |
Lampornis calolaemus |
Length |
10-11.5 cm (3.9"-4.5") long |
Range |
Can be found in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama |
Characteristics and Identification |
Male has a bright purple throat, blue crown, and a white line behind eye. Female is similar but not as colorful. The IUCN has designated the Purple-throated Mountain-gem as being of Least Concern. |
Purple-throated Mountain-gem Hummingbird |
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