Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
A species of Emerald-chinned Hummingbird Scientific name : Abeillia abeillei Genus : Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird, A species of Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
Botanical name: Abeillia abeillei
Genus: Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
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Description
The emerald-chinned hummingbird (Abeillia abeillei) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae.It is the only species placed in the genus Abeillia. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
8 cm
Life Expectancy
3-5 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird primarily feed on nectar and occasionally consume small arthropods. They display unique hovering skills while foraging from flowers and exhibit a preference for certain plant species. Their beak shape is specialized for extracting nectar efficiently.
Habitat
The emerald-chinned Hummingbird is typically found in humid montane evergreen forests, often frequenting areas where pine-evergreen trees are present. This species is also known to inhabit the edges of these forests, where the environment transitions to other types of landscapes. These habitats provide the essential resources necessary for the emerald-chinned Hummingbird's survival and are situated within broader mountainous regions characterized by a high altitude ecosystem.
Dite type
Nectivorous
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Species
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird