Golden-crowned Emerald (Cynanthus auriceps) — Least Concern Aves

Golden-crowned Emerald

Cynanthus auriceps

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The golden-crowned emerald is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to western Mexico.

Fun Fact

The golden-crowned emerald was originally described in genus Trochilus.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in western Mexico from Sinaloa south to eastern Oaxaca and also inland up the Balsas River basin to southern Morelos.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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