Hispaniolan Emerald
A species of Typical emeralds Scientific name : Riccordia swainsonii Genus : Typical emeralds
Hispaniolan Emerald, A species of Typical emeralds
Botanical name: Riccordia swainsonii
Genus: Typical emeralds
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Description General Info
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Description
The Hispaniolan emerald (Riccordia swainsonii) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. 
Size
11 cm
Feeding Habits
Hispaniolan Emerald primarily feeds on nectar and insects, utilizing its specialized beak to extract food from flowers and catch prey, showcasing unique feeding adaptations. Notably active during certain times to maximize food intake.
Habitat
Dense montane rainforest, shade-coffee plantations, forest edges and scrub
Dite type
Herbivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
It is endemic to Hispaniola (the Dominican Republic and Haiti). Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and heavily degraded former forest.
Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Typical emeralds Species
Hispaniolan Emerald 
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