Cuban Emerald
A species of Typical emeralds Scientific name : Riccordia ricordii Genus : Typical emeralds
Cuban Emerald, A species of Typical emeralds
Botanical name: Riccordia ricordii
Genus: Typical emeralds
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Description General Info
Description
The male is almost entirely metallic or iridescent green and measures up to 10 cm (3.9 in) long. He has a slight bluish tinge to the breast, white spot behind the eye and a forked black tail. The female differs with a grey throat, breast and belly. 
Size
12 cm
Life Expectancy
50-70 years
Feeding Habits
Cuban Emerald primarily consumes nectar and insects, using its specialized bill to forage among flowers. Active during daylight, it exhibits precision hovering and rapid flight to catch prey.
Habitat
A variety of wooded habitats from sea-level up to at least 1300 m, lowlands, humid and arid open forest, bushy undergrowth of open pine woods, coastal scrub forest, gardens, parks, plantations
Dite type
Aquatic invertebrate eater
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Typical emeralds Species
Cuban Emerald 
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