Humboldt's Sapphire

Chrysuronia humboldtii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

Humboldt's sapphire or Humboldt's hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama.

Fun Fact

Humboldt's sapphire was formerly placed in the genera Hylocharis and Amazilia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in a narrow Pacific coastal band from extreme southeastern Panama through western Colombia into northwestern Ecuador's Esmeraldas Province.

Diet

Feeds on insects taken by hawking from a perch or by gleaning from vegetation.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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