Honduran Emerald

Honduran Emerald

Amazilia luciae

Vulnerable

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The Honduran emerald is a vulnerable species of hummingbird in the "emeralds" tribe, Trochilini, of the subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to Honduras.

Fun Fact

He placed the species in the genus Thaumatias and coined the binomial name Thaumatias luciae.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on small arthropods.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Degradation
  • Overexploitation
  • Invasive Species
  • Climate Change