Green-throated Mountain-gem
A species of Mountaingems Scientific name : Lampornis viridipallens Genus : Mountaingems
Green-throated Mountain-gem, A species of Mountaingems
Botanical name: Lampornis viridipallens
Genus: Mountaingems
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Description
The green-throated mountaingem (Lampornis viridipallens) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. 
Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Green-throated Mountain-gem primarily feeds on nectar from a variety of flowering plants and occasionally consumes insects. They exhibit hovering foraging behaviors typical of hummingbirds and have a preference for certain flowers, reflecting specialized dietary adaptations.
Habitat
The green-throated Mountain-gem resides chiefly in the edge and interior of humid evergreen and pine-oak forests, which provide a critical environment for its survival. These birds occupy a broad elevation range from 900 to 2700 meters, utilizing various strata from lower to higher levels to forage, reflecting their adaptability to different forested habitats within montane regions.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Mountaingems Species
Green-throated Mountain-gem 
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