Gould's Emerald
A species of Typical emeralds Scientific name : Riccordia elegans Genus : Typical emeralds
Gould's Emerald, A species of Typical emeralds
Botanical name: Riccordia elegans
Genus: Typical emeralds
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Description
Description
Gould's emerald (Riccordia elegans) is an extinct species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It was described based on a single specimen taken in 1860; it is of unknown origin, but Jamaica or the Bahamas are likely sources. Except for the type specimen, there are no records, and it is presumed extinct. While there is no information about the exact cause of extinction, the likely reasons include the loss of habitat or required food plants, and predation by introduced mammals. The holotype is currently located in Natural History Museum at Tring. 
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Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Typical emeralds Species
Gould's Emerald 
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