Green-breasted Mountain-gem
A species of Mountaingems Scientific name : Lampornis sybillae Genus : Mountaingems
Green-breasted Mountain-gem, A species of Mountaingems
Botanical name: Lampornis sybillae
Genus: Mountaingems
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Description
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Description
The green-breasted mountaingem (Lampornis sybillae) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Honduras and Nicaragua. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Size
12 cm
Feeding Habits
Green-breasted Mountain-gem primarily feeds on nectar. It also consumes small insects and spiders, showcasing a diverse diet. This bird employs unique foraging tactics suited to its habitat, extending to hunting techniques for insect prey.
Habitat
The green-breasted Mountain-gem typically resides in humid evergreen and pine-evergreen forests, including forest edges, that blend into transitional zones of pine-oak or cloud forests. This bird species is known to inhabit broader regions characterized by these forest types and may engage in seasonal altitudinal movements, potentially driven by changes in habitat availability or food resources.
Dite type
Nectivorous
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Mountaingems Species
Green-breasted Mountain-gem