Honduran Emerald
A species of Hummingbird Scientific name : Amazilia luciae Genus : Hummingbird
Honduran Emerald, A species of Hummingbird
Botanical name: Amazilia luciae
Genus: Hummingbird
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Description
The Honduran emerald (Amazilia luciae) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. This bird is found only in Honduras. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss, and deforestation. The species is locally common in arid thorn forest and scrub in the upper Rio Aguan valley, Department of Yoro. The Honduran Emerald is found in thorn forests near shrubs and cacti species because they are used for floral resources, feeding, and nesting. The species has also been observed to feed on vines, herbs, epiphytes, and parasites.Exploration of the less-accessible interior of Honduras has revealed a wider distribution than thought at the time of its "rediscovery," including frequent sightings in the Santa Barbara department. The species responds and joins mobs after hearing the calls of a ferruginous pygmy owl (Glaucidium brasilianum). It was described by George Newbold Lawrence in 1867. 
Size
10 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
The honduran Emerald primarily feeds on nectar from vines, herbs, epiphytes, and parasitic plants. Its foraging involves specialized hovering techniques, adapted to extract food efficiently. It has a preference for certain plants within its habitat.
Habitat
The honduran Emerald inhabits tropical dry forests and thorn woodlands, typically at elevations of 200 to 500 meters. Its environment is characterized by open canopies and arborescent cacti in the east, while western areas feature semi-deciduous woodlands with taller trees. The honduran Emerald's habitat is a mosaic of microhabitats created by complex topographies, fostering habitat diversity within limited geographic ranges.
Dite type
Nectivorous
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Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
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Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Hummingbird Species
Honduran Emerald 
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